Operation (cont’d)
Perform regular maintenance
Prepare engine for long term storage if needed
Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in safe working condition.
If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must prepare the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from forming and causing malfunction of the engine.
Prepare engine for long term storage by:
oRemoving all gasoline from the tank and carburetor
OR
oAdding fuel stabilizer to the gasoline (following manufacturer’s instructions)
Fuel stabilizer steps:
1.Ensure gasoline tank is full.
2.Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
3.Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
4.Shut off engine
5.Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug
6.Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole
7.Place rag over spark plug hole and turn starter (or pull the recoil) a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
8.Replace spark plug, but do not reconnect the spark plug wire.
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