Storage; Engine Preparation - Porter Cable BSV550-W Manual De Instrucciones

If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following
information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage.
an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas ap pli anc es.

ENGINE PREPARATION

1. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits
during stor age.
2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding sta bi liz er to allow it to enter the
fuel system.
3. Next shut off engine.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
5. Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.
6. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a few times to lubricate the
combustion cham ber.
7. 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 in the Maintenance Section on this manual.
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on gen er a tor are open and
unobstructed.
• Make sure that the generator storage area is free of excessive humidity and
dust.
• Store the generator in dry, well ventilated areas."
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STORAGE

Never store generator with fuel in the tank in doors or in
enclosed, poorly ven ti lat ed areas, where fumes can reach
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