Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to another unless it has been treated as described in Long Term Storage Instructions.
2. Replace fuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated fuel will cause engine problems.
3. If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
4. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
WARNING Storage covers could cause a fire
resulting in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
Storage

The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage.

Generator Storage

• Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning in the Maintenance section.

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

Long Term Storage Instructions

Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START® fuel stabilizer, available as a liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.

There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel

• DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator.

stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine

• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover

for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel

on the equipment.

system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to

 

24 months.5. Sto e generat r in clea , dry area. If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel

stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run

the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel

for

stabilizer in the storage container is recommended

maintain freshness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable

and explosive which could cause burns,

 

 

fire or explosion resulting in death,

 

 

serious injury and/or property damage.

 

 

 

Not

 

 

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

 

 

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes d ye s

or other appliances that have pilot light or oth r ignition source

 

 

because they could ignite fuel vapors.

 

 

 

WHEN DRAINING FUEL

 

 

 

• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes

 

 

before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure

in tank.

Reproduction

• Drain fuel tank outdoors.

 

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

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