EN
STORE TIME
Less than 1 month
1 to 2 months
2 months to 1 year
1 year or more
*Use gasoline conditioners that are formulated to extend storage life.
Contact your authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommendations.
1° Drain the carburettor by loosening
the drain screw. Drain the gasoline
into a suitable container.
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
is explosive under certain conditions.
Perform this task in a well ventilated
area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames
or sparks in the area during this
procedure.
2° Change the engine oil.
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Recommended service procedure to prevent hard starting.
No preparation required
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*
Drain the carburettor float bowl
Drain the fuel sediment cup
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*
Drain the carburettor float bowl
Drain the fuel sediment cup
Remove the spark plug. Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the
cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull rope to distribute the
oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
Change the engine oil.
After removal from storage, drain the stored gasoline into a suitable
container, and fill with fresh gasoline before starting.
3. Remove the spark plug, and pour
about a tablespoon of clean engine
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine
several revolutions to distribute the
oil, the reinstall the spark plug.
4° Slowly pull the starter grip until
resistance is felt.
At this point, the piston is coming
up on its compression stroke and
both the intake and exhaust valves
are closed. Storing the engine in this
position will help to protect it from
internal corrosion.