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6.4 - VALVE CLEARANCE
After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve
clearance in the engine and adjust if necessary.
Important: If you are not comfortable with this proce-
dure or the proper tools are not available, please take
the generator to the nearest service center to have the
valve clearance adjusted. This is a very important step
to ensure longest life for the engine.
6.5 - GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every
seven days and be allowed to run at least 30 minutes.
If this cannot be done and the unit must be stored for
more than 30 days, use the following information as a
guide to prepare it for storage.
DANGER - NEVER store engine with fuel in tank in-
doors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as
on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.
CAUTION - Avoid spray from spark plug holes when
cranking engine.
DANGER - Drain fuel into approved container out-
doors, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool.
Do not smoke.
DANGER - NEVER cover the generator while engine
and exhaust area are warm.
SECTION 7 - STORAGE
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-
age.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, as follows:
Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank.
• Start and run engine until engine stops from lack
of fuel.
• While engine is still warm, drain oil from crank-
case. Refill with recommended grade.
• Remove spark plugs and pour about 1/2 ounce (15
ml) of engine oil in the cylinders. Cover spark plug
hole with rag. Pull the recoil starter a couple times
to lubricate the piston rings and cylinder bore.
Install and tighten spark plugs. Do not connect
spark plug wires.
• Clean the generator outer surfaces. Check that
cooling air slots and openings on generator are
open and unobstructed.
• Store the unit in clean, dry place.
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
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