• Drain fuel tank outdoors.
WHEN DRAINING FUEL
Change Engine Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil.
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 container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in fuel can cause problems if it’s used with this unit.
3. 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.

• 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.

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 stabilizer in the storage container is recommendedNoto maintain freshness.

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

 

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

 

• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the

stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine

 

for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel

 

cover on the equipment.

 

 

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

 

4. Store generator in clea , dry area.

24 months.

 

for

 

 

 

Reproduction

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.

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 other ignition sou ce because they could ignite fuel vapors.

• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at l ast 2 minut s before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

• 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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