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The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and aliowed to run at ieast 30 minutes, if this cannot be
done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use
the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage.
Leng Term Sterage [nstructiens
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuei fiiter,
fueI hose or tank during storage. Also, aicohoi-blended fueis
(called gasohoI, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which ieads to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic fuel can damagethe fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
WARNING
Fue!and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIP_IENTWiTH FUEL mNTANK
. Store away from furnaces, stoves water heaters, clothes dryers
or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
WHEN DRAmNINGFUEL
o Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes before
rernoving fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors.
o Keepfuel away from sparks, open flarnes, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
o DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Pretect Fuel System
FuemPreserver:
FilIthe fuet tank with fresh fuet allowing at ieast 1.5" of tank
space for fue! expansion as shown on page 8, when using a
fuei preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuei cap. if only
partialiy fiiled, air in the tank wiii promote rue! deterioration
during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 6 months
with fuei preserver.
o Check level of fuet preserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is
dark in color.
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If cartridge is almost empty or empty, repiace with a new
fuei preserver cartridge foliowing the instructions in Fresh
StarY Fuel Cap.
If fuei preserver is not used, remove aii fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Change eil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade.
elmCyminder Bere
* Removespark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30mi) of
clean engine oil into the cyiinder.
* Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
WARNING
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
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electric shock.
o NEVER crankengine with sparkplug removed.
Generater
1. Cieangenerator as outtined in Generator C/eaning.
2. Checkthat cooiing air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuei from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fuel System.
2.
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Replacefuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated fuel
will cause engine probiems.
If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
covers can be flammable.
DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hotgenerator.
Letequipment c oo!for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthecover
on the equipment.
5. Store generator in clean, dry area.
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