Maintenance
5.11
Carburetor Adjustment
Note: Air cleaner must be in place and engine warm when making adjustments to
carburetor.
Only minor adjustments to carburetor are possible. Adjust mixture screw (b)
between limits to obtain best acceleration from idle to full speed.
Adjust idle speed screw (a) with engine running and auto idle switch on. Adjust
auto idle speed to 2200 rpm.
Note: To avoid excessive vibration and to maintain adequate cooling ability, do not
set the engine auto idle speed lower than 2200 rpm.
a
5.12
Storage
Before storing the generator for a long period of time:
1. Close the fuel valve and remove and empty the sediment cup or fuel strainer.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor. Place the open end of the fuel line
into a suitable container and open the fuel valve to drain the fuel from the tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Drain the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area. Do
not drain the fuel tank in an area with flames or sparks.
3. Loosen the drain screw on the carburetor and drain any remaining fuel from the
carburetor.
4. Change the engine oil.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 30 ml (1 ounce) of clean engine
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine a few turns to distribute the oil to the
inside of the cylinder walls.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt and leave the handle in this
position. This ensures that the intake and exhaust valves are closed.
7. Store the generator in a clean, dry area.
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