Homelite HGCA3000 Maintenance Schedule, Storage time Prior to storing, English

MAINTENANCE

storage

When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool completely then follow the guidelines below.

storage time		prior to storing
Less than 2 months	 Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local
	ordinances­	.
2 months to 1 year	 Drain fuel from carburetor.
	 Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local
	ordinances­	.
1 year or more	 Drain fuel from the carburetor.
	Remove spark plug.
	 Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local
	ordinances­	.
	 Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull
	rope to distribute the oil.
	Reinstall spark plug.
	 Change engine lubricant.
	After removal from storage:
	 Fill with fresh gasoline.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

	Before	After 1st month	Every 3 months	Every 6 months	Every year or
		or 20 hours of	or 50 hours of	or 100 hours	after 300 hours
	each use
		operation	operation	of operation	of operation
Check Engine Lubricant	
Change Engine Lubricant				
Check Air Filter	
Clean Air Filter			
Change Air Filter					
Check/Adjust Spark Plug				
Replace Spark Plug					
Check/Adjust Idle Speed					
Check/Adjust Valve					
Clearance*
Clean Fuel Tank and				
Filter*
Check Fuel Tube					

* These items should only be carried out by an authorized service center.

NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas.

When generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled ­according to the intervals of time or hours stated herein.

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