Storage
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The generator should be started at leastonce every seven
days and allowed
to run at least 30 minutes.
If this cannot
be done
and you
must store
the unit for more
than
30 days, use the following
guidelines
to prepare
it for
storage.
Generator
Storage
° Clean
the generator
as oudined
in "Generator
Cleaning".
° Check
that cooling
air slots and openings
on generator
are open
and unobstructed.
DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator:
Let equipment
cool for a sufficient
time before phdng
the
cover on the eqopment.
Line
Storase
See engine
owner's
manual
for instructions.
Other
Stora s
. To prevent
gum from
forming
in fuel system
or on
essential
carburetor
parts, add fuel stabilizer
into
fuel
tank
and fill with
fresh
fuel. Run the unit
for several
minutes
to circulate
the additive
through
the carburetor,
The
unit and fuel can then
be stored
for up to
24 months,
Fuel stabilizer
can be purchased
locally,
° DO
NOT
store
fuel from
one season
to another
unHess
it has been
treated
as described
above,
. Replace
fuel container
if it starts to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt
in fuel can cause problems
if it's used with
this unit.
" Store
unit in a dean
and dry area.