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Storage Precautions
Removal From Storage
If your generator will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition.
Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap
moisture around the generator, promoting rust and corrosion.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the generator to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials.
Place the generator on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve
in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of leakage.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric motor, or where
power tools are operated.
Select a well ventilated storage area away from any appliance that
operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
Check your generator as described in the
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
chapter of this manual (see page ).
If the generator was stored for 1 year or longer, drain the fuel tank (see
page ) and refuel with fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of
gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
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