3. Open the side panel (1) .
4. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening
the drain screw (2) on the carburetor oat cham-
ber.Tighten the drain screw.
5. Remove the dipstick and drain the engine
oil.Then tighten the dipstick .
6. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
7. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob to "OFF"
8.Store the generator in a dry ,well-ventilated
place, with the cover placed over it.
Engine
Perform the following steps to protect the cylin-
der, piston ring, etc. from corrosion .
1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one
table-spoon of SAE 1OW-30 or 20W-40 motor oil
into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark
plug. Recoil start the engine by turning over seve-
ral times (with ignition o ) 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 and apply a rust
inhibitor.
4. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated
place, with the cover placed over it.
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5. The generator must remain in a vertical position
when stored, carried, or operated.
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