16 — English
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50
hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your prod-
uct. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending
on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service
dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
To clean the spark arrestor:
Loosen the screws on the top panel. Remove the top
panel and set aside.
Remove the screw securing the spark arrestor in place.
Remove the spark arrestor and gently clean using a wire
brush.
Replace the spark arrestor and rear panel. Ensure that
all screws are tightened securely.
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 15 - 16.
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 knob at the side of the engine cover. Remove
the cover and set aside.
Place the Easy Start dial in the RUN/RE-START position.
Pull the carburetor drain tube out of the spout on the
generator base and place into a container suitable to
catch fuel.
Loosen the carburetor drain screw and allow fuel to drain
completely into the container.
Retighten drain screw securely.
Reinstall the carburetor drain tube into the drain spout
on the generator base.
WARNING:
Make sure the drain tube is fully seated into the drain
spout. Failure to fully seat the drain tube could allow
fuel to leak into the bottom of the generator housing,
which could cause serious personal injury and property
damage.
Place the Easy Start dial in the OFF/STORAGE position.
NOTE:
Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
TRANSPORTING
Place the Easy Start dial in the OFF/STORAGE position.
Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
If transporting in a vehicle, drain the fuel tank, place the
Easy Start dial in the OFF/STORAGE position and securely
restrain the generator.
Provide a plastic sheet or absorbent pad below the
generator to catch any drips of fuel or lubricant.
MAINTENANCE
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.
NOTE: If storing gasoline in suitable container for later use, make sure gasoline has been treated with fuel stabilizer
according to stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
