Sears 919.32721 Storage Instructions, Clean and Replace Spark Plug, Carburetor, Governor

Models: 919.32721

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Clean and Replace Spark Plug

Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all combustible debris.

CLEAN

Clean and Replace Spark Plug

Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better.

.030" (0.76MM)

WIRE GAUGE

RESISTOR

Carburetor

The carburetor of your generator is pre-set at the factory. The carburetor should not be tampered with. If your gen- erator is used at an altitude in excess of 4000 feet perfor- mance may be affected. If so consult with your nearest Sears Service Center regarding high altitude set changes.

Governor

Your engine governor maintains the constant operating speed of your generator. DO NOT tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed.

Ifyou are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Engine Preparation

Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.

Next shut off engine.

Over-speeding your engine above factory high speed set- ting can be dangerous and could possibly cause personal injury or property damage. If you believe the engine is run- ning too fast or slow, take your generator to a Authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment.

on the engine and when sufficient power is not avail- I I CAUTION: Low engine speeds impose a heavy load

able the engine life could be shortened.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.

Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.

Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.

Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark plug wire.

NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must be drained from the tank and carburetor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of the engine.

Generator

Clean the generator as outlined on Page 14 (Generator Maintenance)

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

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Sears 919.32721 Storage Instructions, Clean and Replace Spark Plug, Carburetor, Governor, Engine Preparation, Generator