TP-5867 11/0216 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
2.8.3 Internal Engine Components
(Gas/Gasoline-Fueled Engines)
If you have access to a fogging agent or SAE 10 oil,
prepare the pistons and cylinders for storage as follows:
1. While the engine is running, spray a fogging agent
or SAE 10 engine oil into the air intake for about two
minutes until the engine stops.
2. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position.
If a fogging agent is not available perform the following:
1. Remove the spark plugs.
2. Pour one tablespoon of engine oil into each spark
plug hole. Install the spark plugs and ground the
spark plug leads. Do not connect the leads to the
plugs.
3. Toggle the generator set master switch to crank the
engine two or three revolutions to lubricate the
cylinders.
2.8.4 Exterior
Prepare the exterior for storage as follows:
1. Clean the exterior surface of the generator set.
2. Seal all engine openings except for the air intake
with nonabsorbent adhesive tape.
3. To prevent impurities from entering the air intake
and to allow moisture to escape from the engine,
secure a cloth over the air intake.
4. Mask electrical connections.
5. Spread a light film of oil over unpainted metallic
surfaces to inhibit rust and corrosion.
2.8.5 Battery
Perform battery storage after all other storage
procedures.
1. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position.
2. Disconnect the battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
3. Clean the battery. Refer to 2.7, Battery, for the
battery cleaning procedure.
4. Place the battery in a cool, dry location.
5. Connect the battery to a float/equalize battery
charger or charge it monthly with a trickle battery
charger. Refer to the battery charger
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintain a full charge to extend battery life.
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