PETROL GENERATOR GT SERIES OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
TRADE SERIES
MAINTENANCE
Never store a generator with fuel in the tank
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area where
the fumes can come in contact with an ignition
source such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove,
water heater, clothes dryer or any other
gas appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
WARNING
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
STORING THE GENERATOR
1. Remove the spark plug wire from spark plug.
2. Loosen and remove the bolt on the battery hold
down plate and swing the plate out.
3. Tip the battery forward slightly to access battery
cables.
4. Disconnect the black negative (-) battery cable
from the battery first.
5. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery cable
second and remove the battery.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the
generator for any storage.
1. Make sure the Engine Switch is switched to
STOP so the generator does not draw power
from battery.
2. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the
Generator.
3. Drain all petrol from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
4. With the fuel shut off valve open, start the
engine and allow the generator to run until
all the remaining petrol in the fuel lines and
carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts
off.
5. Close the fuel shut off valve.
6. Drain the remaining gas in the carburetor float
bowl outlined in Draining Carburetor Float Bowl
on page 20.
7. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on
page 22).
8. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 23) and place about 1
tablespoon of oil in the spark plug opening.
While placing a clean rag over the spark plug
opening, slowly pull there coil handle to allow
the engine to turn over several times. This will
distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall
from corroding during storage.
9. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 23).
10. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for
storage.
6. Install the new battery into the generator frame.
Battery must meet specifications in table below
to work properly.
7. Connect the red positive (+) battery cable to the
battery first.
8. Connect the black negative (-) battery cable to
the battery second.
9. Install the battery hold-down plate using the
nuts removed in step 2.
10. Install the spark plug wire onto spark plug.
It is important to inspect and clean the generator
after every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports
Make sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are
clean of any dirt and debris to ensure the engine
does not run hot.
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins
Use a damp rag and a brush to loosen and remove
all dirt on or around the engine’s cooling fins.
Clean All Alternator Cooling Air Inlets and
Exhaust Ports
Make sure the cooling air inlets and exhaust
ports of the alternator are free of any debris and
obstructions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove
dirt and debris stuck in the cooling air inlets and
exhaust ports.
General Cleaning of the Generator
Use a damp rag to clean all remaining surfaces.
Never apply any side load or move the spark
plug laterally when removing the spark plug.
Applying a side load or moving the spark plug
laterally may crack and damage the spark plug
boot.
NOTICE
Petrol stored for as little as 60 days can go
bad, causing gum, varnish and corrosive
buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the
engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow
of fuel, preventing an engine from starting after
a prolonged storage period.
NOTICE
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