Porter-Cable A02871-043-0 instruction manual Storage, Engine Preparation, Generator

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STORAGE

If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage.

Never store generator with fuel in the tank, indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fumes can reach

an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

ENGINE PREPARATION

1.Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.

2.Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.

3.Next shut off engine.

4.Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.

5.Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.

6.Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.

7.Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark plug wire.

NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must be drained from the tank and carburetor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of the engine.

GENERATOR

Clean the generator as outlined in the Maintenance Section on this manual.

Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and unobstructed.

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Contents Generator Consumer Safety Information Consumer General and Service InformationImportant Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsWhen installing a Double Risk of Electrocution and FireRisk of Electrocution and Fire When damagedOperation Generator in rainConfined Area Risk of FireUnit Indoors or in ANY Risk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Breathing Inhalation HazardRisk of HOT Surfaces Risk from Lifting SpecificationsRisk of Moving Parts Assemble Portablility KIT AssemblyUnpacking Valve stem Other Loose Parts Grounding the Generator Double Throw Transfer SwitchObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation To Start the Engine Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsEngine Maintenance MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableGenerator StorageEngine Preparation Determining Wattage Requirements Wattage CalculationsStarting Wattage Requirements Application GuideAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideResponsibility of Original Purchaser initial User Limited WarrantyENG A02871 Quick Facts