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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To run the float bowl dry:
l Turn the fuel selector switch to GASOLINE
the generator as described earlier.
l After the engine starts, close the fuel valve.
l Allow the generator to run until the fuel in the carburetor
is depleted and the engine stops.
To drain the fuel tank:
NOTICE
drain the engine oil before emptying the fuel tank.
See Changing the engine oil for details.
l Turn the fuel selector switch to the FUEL OFF
position
and open the fuel valve.
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly compressing it
while removing it from the tank.
l Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump
(not included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an
electric pump.
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the
carburetor drain screw and drain hose as described
earlier. Turn the fuel selector switch to GASOLINE
and open the fuel valve to allow fuel to flow from the tank
through the carburetor.
FIG. 35
To prevent damage to the unit,
REPLACING THE FUEL VALVE
See Figure 36.
and start
Overtime, the fuel filter inside the fuel valve may
become dirty or clogged. To reduce the risk of engine
failure, replace the entire fuel valve including the filter
according to the figures specified in the maintenance
schedule or the engine manual (if applicable).
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Drain the fuel tank as described previously.
l Locate the fuel valve and note the valve's orientation.
NOTE: Place an approved gasoline container beneath
the fuel valve to catch any remaining fuel.
l Using pliers, squeeze the fuel line clip and slide the fuel
line away from the filter.
l Using a wrench (19 mm) [not included], loosen and
remove the fuel valve from the tank.
l Thread the new fuel valve onto the fuel tank and tighten
securely.
l Install the fuel line onto the new fuel valve.
FIG. 36
A - Fuel Valve
B - Fuel Line
C - Wrench (19 mm) [Not Included]
B
A
C
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