9. STORAGE:
Engine
Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston ring, etc. from corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one table-spoon of SAE 10W-30 into the spark
plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Recoil start the engine by turning over several
times (with 3 in 1 switch knob off ) to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
2. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression. Then stop pulling. (This prevents
the cylinder and valves from rusting).
3. Clean exterior of the generator. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place,
with the cover placed over it.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING:
Engine won't start
1. Fuel system
No fuel supplied to combustion
chamber.
• No fuel in tank - Supply fuel.
• Fuel in tank - Fuel tank cap air.
vent and fuel cock to "ON".
• Clogged fuel filter - Clean fuel
filter.
• Clogged carburetor - Clean
carburetor.
2. Engine oil system
Insufficient.
• Oil level is low - Add engine oil.
3. Electrical systems
• Put the 1 in 3 switch to "CHOKE"
and pull the recoil starter ①
• Poor spark - spark plug dirty
with carbon or wet. Remove
carbon or wipe spark plug dry.
• Faulty ignition system. Consult
an authorized dealer.
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