Valve Clearance
Important: Please contact an Independent
Authorized Service Dealer for service assistance.
Proper valve clearance is essential for
prolonging the life of the engine.
Check valve clearance after the first fifty-hours
of operation. Adjust as necessary.
• Intake — 0.15 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.006" ±
0.0008" inches)
• Exhaust — 0.20 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.008" ±
0.0008" inches)
Storage
General
WARNING
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Store fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure
to do so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.
It is recommended to start and run the generator for
30 minutes, every 30 days. If this is not possible, refer
to the following list to prepare unit for storage.
• DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot generator.
Allow unit to cool to room temperature before storage.
• DO NOT store fuel from one season to another
unless properly treated.
• Replace fuel container if rust is present. Rust in fuel
will cause fuel system problems.
• Cover unit with a suitable protective, moisture
resistant cover.
• Store unit in a clean and dry area.
• Always store generator and fuel away from heat and
ignition sources.
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Prepare Fuel System for Storage
Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and
damage fuel system components. Keep fuel
fresh, use fuel stabilizer.
If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, prepare
and run engine for long term storage.
Run engine for 10-15 minutes to circulate stabilizer
throughout fuel system. Adequately
prepared fuel can be stored up to 24 months.
NOTE: If fuel has not been treated with fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved
container. Run engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage
container is recommended to keep fuel fresh.
1. Change engine oil.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Pour tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean engine
oil or spray a suitable fogging agent into
cylinder.
WARNING
Vision Loss. Eye protection is required to avoid
spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine.
Failure to do so could result in vision loss.
4. Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in
cylinder.
5. Install spark plug.
6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This will
close valves so moisture cannot enter engine
cylinder. Gently release recoil.
Change Oil
Change engine oil before storage. See Change Engine Oil.
Owner's Manual for Petrol Generator