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 feature, it is only necessary to drain it before periods of long storage.) Draining the carburetor
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 “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 and remove the service
panel on the opposite side of the recoil starter.
4. The carburetor (Fig. 30 - 1) can be ac-
cessed between the engine and the air filter.
Locate the transparent tube from the carbure-
tor 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.
Fig. 30
6. Open up the carburetor drain screw (Fig. 30 - 2) with a Phillips-head screwdriver and drain out any gasoline that
has built up inside the carburetor through the drain tube into the approved gasoline-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.
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