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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 sur-
faces 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, pis-
ton 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, well-ventilated place,
with the cover placed over it.
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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