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MAINTENANCE
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 17 - 18.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK:
NOTICE:
Remove all lubricant from the unit before draining the fuel
tank. Failure to do so could cause damage to the unit.
Remove the fuel cap.
Tilt the generator and allow fuel to drain from the fuel tank
into an approved container.
When the fuel has drained from the tank, replace the fuel
cap.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR:
Loosen the screw at the top of the engine maintenance
cover. Remove cover and set aside.
Put the on/off switch/fuel valve in the
OFF (O)
position.
Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
Retighten drain screw securely.
Replace the engine maintenance cover and reinstall the
screw to secure.
NOTE:
Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
TRANSPORTING
Put the on/off switch in the
OFF (O)
position.
Close the vent on the fuel cap by rotating the fuel cap
lever to the
OFF (O)
position.
Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before transporting
the machine. Make sure engine and exhaust of unit are
cool.
If transporting in a vehicle, drain the fuel tank, and
securely restrain the generator.
Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
Provide a plastic sheet or absorbent pad below the gen-
erator to catch any drips of fuel or lubricant.
STORAGE
When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes then follow the guidelines below.
STORAGE TIME
PRIOR TO STORING
Less than 2 months
Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local
ordinances.
2 months to 1 year
Drain fuel from carburetor.
Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local
ordinances.
1 year or more
Drain fuel from the carburetor.
Remove spark plug.
Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local
ordinances.
Put a tablespoon of engine lubricant into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the
pull rope to distribute the lubricant.
Reinstall spark plug.
Change engine lubricant.
After removal from storage:
Fill with fresh gasoline.
NOTE: If storing gasoline in suitable container for later use, make sure gasoline has been treated with fuel sta-
bilizer according to stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
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