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 fur- nace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appli- ances.
Engine Preparation
1.Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
2.Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
3.Next shut off engine.
4.Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the spark plugs.
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 plugs and reconnect spark plug wires.
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
1.Clean the generator as outlined in the Maintenance Section on this manual.
2.Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and unobstructed.
Battery
To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
battery cable from the negative
1.Remove black negative battery cable from the battery.
2.Remove red positive battery cable from the battery.
3.Clean the battery posts.
4.The battery should be fully charged before storing the generator. Use a portable 12 volt battery charger. if needed, to bring battery to full charge (12.6 at 70ºF.). Refer to the battery charger’s operator’s manual for the correct procedure. If a battery charger is not available, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
When charging the battery, do not smoke. Keep away from any
sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion. To prevent explosive fumes from accumulating do not charge in an enclosed area.
Sulfuric acid is a flammable and explosive chemical
that is harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing.
NOTE: The battery may need to be recharged if stored a long period of time.
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