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Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
If possible, store the unit indoors and cover it to give protection
from dust and dirt.
Figure 13 - Carburetor Drain Valve
CARBUREATOR DRAIN
VALVE LOCATED BEHIND
AIR INTAKE
TURN VALVE COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE TO DRAIN FUEL,
CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE
CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and clean the screen every 50 hours of operation or once each
year, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
If using the generator on any forest covered, brush covered
unimproved land, it MUST BE equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in cood condition by the
owner/operator.
Clean and ispect the spark arrestor as follows:
• Remove the screen retainer by removing the retainer clamp.
• Slide the spark arrestor screen out from the muvvler outlet tube.
• Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. Do NOT use a defective screen. If screen is not
damaged, clean with a commercial solvent.
• Replace the screen and retainer and secure with retainer clamp.
Figure 14 - Spark Arrestor Screen
Maintenance
