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STORAGE
Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration.
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Drain the fuel
1.Remove the fuel tank cap. Extract the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container using a commercially available hand siphon. Then, install the fuel tank cap.
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Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check “SAFETY INFORMATION” (See page 1) carefully.
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
2.Turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”.
3.Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw 1 on the carburetor float chamber.
4.Start the engine and leave it run until it stops. This will burn any remaining fuel in the carburetor.
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Engine
Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston ring, etc. from corrosion.
1.Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug, pour about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil into spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug only.
2.Turn the engine switch to “START” and crank the engine several seconds with ignition off to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
3.Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
4.Store the generator in a dry,
5.The generator must remain in a vertical position when stored, carried or operated. The caster lock lever shold be in the “Lock” when stored or operat- ed.
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