MAINTENANCE
CLEANING SPARK ARRESTER
See Figure 17.
■Remove the eight 5 mm screws from the muffler protector, then remove muffler protector.
■Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrester and remove the spark arrester.
■Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen.
■Inspect the spark arrester for breaks or holes. Replace if necessary.
■Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector.
DRAINING CARBURETOR
See Figure 18.
■Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
■Allow gasoline to drain completely into suitable container.
■Retighten drain screw.
TRANSPORTING
■Turn the engine switch and fuel valve OFF.
■Make sure engine and exhaust system of unit is cool.
■Keep the unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
■Do not drop or strike the unit or place under heavy objects.
SPARK ARRESTER
Fig. 17
DRAIN SCREW | Fig. 18 |
STORAGE
STORAGE
When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below.
STORAGE TIME | PRIOR TO STORING |
Less than 1 month | ■ No special preparation is required. |
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1 to 2 months | ■ Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline conditioner*. |
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2 months to 1 year | ■ Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline conditioner*. |
| ■ Drain fuel from carburetor. |
| ■ Clean fuel sediment cup. |
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1 year or more | ■ Drain fuel tank. |
| ■ Drain fuel from the carburetor. |
| ■ Clean fuel sediment cup. |
| ■ Remove spark plug. |
| ■ 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 oil. |
| After removal from storage: |
| ■ Fill with fresh gasoline. |
*Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life. For recommendations, contact your nearest authorized service center.
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