STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot.
When transporting or storing this generator for extended time:
•Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials.
•Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.)
•Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position.
•Disconnect the spark plug.
•Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
•Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it.
•Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust.
Storage Time
Less than 1 month
1 to 2 months
2 months to 1 year
1 year or more
Recommended Storage Procedure (which will help prevent difficult starts) No storage procedure required.
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner
Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.)
Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) Disconnect the spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at
Symptom | Cause | Solution |
Engine will not start. | Engine switch is set to "off." | Set engine switch to "on." |
| Fuel valve is turned to "closed." | Turn fuel valve to "open." |
| Choke is open. | Close the choke. |
| Engine is out of gasoline. | Add gasoline. |
| Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old | Drain gasoline from the engine and add new |
| gasoline. | gasoline. |
| Spark plug is dirty. | Clean spark plug. |
| Spark plug boot is cracked. | Replace spark plug. |
| Spark plug is broken. | Replace spark plug. |
| Oil is low. | The oil level should be at the bottom of the |
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| threads on the dipstick hole. If it is not, add or |
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| replace oil. |
| Circuit breaker is off. | Flip circuit breaker to "on." |
Engine will not start. | Spark plugs not sparking. | Verify that you have spark. Pull spark plug cap |
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| off spark plug. Take spark plug out using spark |
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| plug wrench. Loosen the four gas tank bolts |
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| using 10mm wrench. Put spark plug back into |
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| boot and hold it onto bare metal. Make sure the |
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| on/off switch is in the ON position. Pull the |
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| starter. You should see a spark. |
Engine will not start. | Carburetor is gummed up. | If the generator has been sitting for a long time, |
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| it is possible that it is gummed up. Remove air |
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| box cover, then remove the air filter. Remove |
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| the two 10mm bolts that hold the carburetor. |
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| Lift up on the throttle linkage on the top of the |
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| carburetor. It should pop off. Pull the fuel line |
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| off. The carburetor will slide off. Turn the |
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| carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm |
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| bolt on the bottom of the bowl. Remove the pin |
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| that holds the float on. Pull the float up. Inspect |
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| the float needle, and make sure the orifice is |
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| not gummed up. Remove the rubber gasket, |
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| then clean the orifice if it is dirty. Use carb |
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| cleaner. Do not spray carb cleaner on the float |
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| needle or any rubber. (See page 27) |
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