MAINTENANCE
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
Long term storage of your machine will require some
preventive procedures to guard against deterioration.
DRAIN THE FUEL
1. Turn the 3 in 1 switch to "OFF"
2. Remove the fuel tank cap, remove the filter. Extract the
fuel from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline
container using a commercially availablehand hand siphon.
Then, install the fuel tank cap.
3. Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check "SAFETY
INFORMATION" (See page 1) carefully immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE CANT START
1. Fuel systems
• No gasoline in the fire chamber.
• No fuel in the fuel tank...add fuel.
• Fuel in tank.
• Clogged fuel filter.... Clean fuel filter.
• Clogged carburetor.... Clean carburetor.
Ordinary
4. Start the engine and leave it run until it stops.
The engine stops in approx. 20 mins. Time by running
out of fuel.
TIP:
• Do not connect with any electrical devices. (Unloaded
operation).
• Duration of the running engine depends on the amount
of the fuel left in the tank.
5. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain
screw on the carburetor float chamber.
6. Turn the 3 in 1 switch to "OFF".
7. Tighten the drain screw.
ENGINE
Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston
ring, etc. from corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug; pour about one table-spoon
of SAE 10W-30 into the spark plug hole and reinstall
the spark plug.
2. Recoil start the engine by turning over several times
(with 3 in 1 switch knob off) to coat the cylinder walls
with oil.
3. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression.
(This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting).
4. Then stop pullingl.
5. Clean the outside of engine and spay antirust additive.
6. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with
the cover placed over it.
7. Lay the engine vertically.
2. Engine oil system
• Oil level is low.... Add engine oil.
3. Electrical systems
• Put the 1 in 3 switch to "CHOKE" and pull the recoil
starter...Poor spark.
• Spark plug dirty with carbon or wet.... Remove carbon
or wipe spark plug dry.
• Faulty ignition system.... Consult a franchised dealer.
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