Cleaning The Inverter; Long-Term Storage; Storage Procedure For 1 - 3 Months; Storage Procedure For Greater Than 3 Months - Westinghouse WH1000i Manual Del Propietário

7. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that
may have collected on the spark arrestor screen.
8. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace
the spark arrestor screen.
9. Install the spark arrestor components in the
following order:
a - Place spark arrestor screen over the muffler
exhaust pipe. Push on the screen until it fully
bottoms out.
b - Place the spark arrestor band clamp over the
screen and tighten with a flathead screwdriver.

CLEANING THE INVERTER

It is important to inspect and clean the inverter before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any
dirt and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot.
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins – Use a damp rag and
a brush to loosen and remove all dirt on or around the
engine's cooling fins.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

WARNING
Never store a inverter with fuel in the
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing an engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the inverter for
any long-term storage.
Storage Procedure for 1 – 3 Months
1. Clean the inverter as outlined in Cleaning the
Inverter on page 33.
2. Add a gasoline fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. Follow
the recommended procedure of the fuel stabilizer
manufacturer for correct amount of stabilizer to add.
MAINTENANCE
Storage Procedure for Greater Than 3
Months
1. Clean the inverter as outlined in Cleaning the
Inverter on page 33.
2. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. Start the engine and allow the inverter to run until
all the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and
carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts off.
4. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page
29).
5. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 31) and place about 1
tablespoon of oil in the spark plug opening. While
placing a clean rag over the spark plug opening,
slowly pull the recoil handle to allow the engine to
turn over several times. This will distribute the oil
and protect the cylinder wall from corroding during
storage.
6. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 31).
7. Move the inverter to a clean, dry place for storage.
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