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STORAGE
Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration.
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DRAIN THE FUEL
1.Remove the fuel tank cap. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container using a commercially available hand siphon. Then, install the fuel tank cap.
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9Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check “SAFETY INFORMATION” (See page 5) careful- ly.
9Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
2.Drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw 1 on the carburetor float chamber.
3.Turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”. Start the engine and leave it run until it stops.
This will burn any remaining fuel in the carburetor.
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ENGINE
1.Remove the spark plug, pour about one table- spoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Recoil start the engine by turning over several times (with ignition off) to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
2.Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression. Then stop pulling. (This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting).
3.Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
4.Store the generator in a dry,
5.The generator must remain in a vertical position when stored, carried or operated. The caster lock lever should be in the “LOCK” position when stored or operated.
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