MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
We recommend draining the carburetor after every use and before storing the generator. (If the generator is shut
off using the AUTO OFF/FUEL OFF, it is only necessary to drain it before periods of long storage.) Draining the car-
buretor can prevent the fuel from clogging up the carburetor; a clogged carburetor can prevent the generator from
starting.
1. With the help of another person, place the
generator on an elevated platform such as a
table or desk.
2. Make sure that the 3-in-1 dial switch to
turned to “AUTO OFF”. At this position, the
fuel valve is turned OFF so that only the fuel
left inside the carburetor will be drained out.
3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew
the top two screws (Fig. 19 - 1) and remove
the service panel on the opposite side of the
recoil starter.
4. The carburetor can be accessed between
the engine and the air filter (Fig. 19). Locate
the transparent tube from the carburetor (Fig.
20) that extends down through the base plate
of the generator.
5. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage con-
tainer and direct the end of the drain tube into
the container.
6. Open up the carburetor drain screw (Fig. 20) with a flat-head
screwdriver and drain out any gasoline that has built up inside
the carburetor through the drain tube into the approved gaso-
line-storage container.
7. Once the fuel has drained, tighten the drain screw with the
screwdriver.
NOTE:
Make sure to drain your carburetor before storing the
generator for long periods of time.
8. Reinstall the service panel.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
1
Carburetor
Carburetor
Carburetor
Drain
Tube
Carburetor
Drain Screw
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