Allow the unit to warm up for a few minutes.
2.
Press OFF on the control pad to stop the engine. A red LED illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF
3.
mode.
While the engine is still warm, completely drain engine oil and refill the crankcase with oil. See Subsection
4.
4.6.3—Replace Engine Oil and Oil Filter.
Press MANUAL on the control pad to start the engine. A blue LED illuminates to confirm that the system is in the
5.
MANUAL mode.
Close the fuel shutoff valve in the fuel supply line and allow the unit to shut down.
6.
Verify that engine oil level is at or near the FULL mark. Remove the oil fill cap and slowly add the recommended
7.
type of oil, if necessary. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Set the Generator Disconnect Circuit Breaker switch to the OFF (Open) position.
8.
Turn off the utility power to the transfer switch.
9.
Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and remove 7.5 amp fuse.
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Always disconnect the negative battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion which could result in seri-
ous injury.
Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
11.
Remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal.
12.
Remove battery charger AC input T1/Neutral cable (with white sleeve).
13.
Attach tag to engine indicating the viscosity and classification of the oil added to the crankcase.
14.
Remove spark plugs. Spray a fogging agent into the spark plug holes. Reinstall spark plugs. For more informa-
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tion, see Subsection 4.7.2—Clean/Gap/Replace Spark Plugs.
Remove battery and store in a cool, dry room on a wooden board. Never store the battery on a concrete or
16.
earthen floor.
Clean and wipe down the entire generator. See Subsection 4.5.1—Check Enclosure Louvers.
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4.11.2— Return To Service After Storage
To return the unit to service after storage:
Verify that utility power is turned off.
1.
Check tag on engine indicating the viscosity and classification of the oil added to the crankcase. If necessary,
2.
drain and refill crankcase with the proper oil. See Subsection 4.6.3—Replace Engine Oil and Oil Filter.
Check the fluid level of unsealed batteries. If necessary, fill with distilled water only. DO NOT use tap water.
3.
Check the state of charge using a Digital Multimeter. Recharge and retest if state of charge is below manufac-
turer's recommendations. Replace battery if necessary.
Clean and wipe down the entire generator. See Subsection 4.5.1—Check Enclosure Louvers.
4.
Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and remove 7.5 amp fuse.
5.
Install battery onto battery tray.
6.
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Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion which could result in seri-
ous injury.
Install battery positive cable (red) to battery positive (+) terminal.
7.
Install battery negative cable (black) to battery negative (-) terminal.
8.
Reconnect the battery charger AC input T1/Neutral cable (with white sleeve).
9.
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
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