General; Long Term Storage; Other Storage Tips - Generac GP Serie El Manual Del Propietario

3.7 GENERAL

The generator should be started at least once every 30 days and
be allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and
the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following
information as a guide to prepare it for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer
or other gas appliance.
Allow unit to cool entirely before storage.

3.8 LONG TERM STORAGE

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
before storage of 30 days or longer, as follows:
specifications, and run the unit for 10-15 minutes.
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors,
away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool.
Do not smoke.
recommended grade.
oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the
recoil starter a couple times to lubricate the piston rings and
cylinder bore. A fogging agent can also be used in the place
of oil.
Avoid spray from spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
and openings on generator are open and unobstructed.

3.9 OTHER STORAGE TIPS

the gasoline will cause problems with the carburetor and fuel
system.
from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
be stored for some time, use a commercially available fuel
stabilizer added to the gasoline to increase the life of the
gasoline. Run the unit for 10-15 minutes, turn off the fuel valve
and allow to run until engine stops from lack of fuel.
retain moisture.
NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust areas are warm.
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