1. Drain out the fuel tank with the support of a hand pump, storing the gasoline in
an approved container.
NOTE: Do not use normal plastic
bottles,
because
decompose partially in contact with
gasoline and become it contaminated. If
reused, contaminated gasoline can
damage an engine.
DANGER: Gasoline is explosive
and
flammable.
handling, never smoke or cause any
spark or flame.
2. To add a gasoline stabilizer – according to the manufacturer's recommendations
– one bottle per few liters of gasoline (see specifications).
3. Put back this treated gasoline in the generator tank. Start the generator and let
the engine runs during few minutes so that the treated gasoline flows through the
admission circuit.
4. Then, turn off the generator, turning the fuel valve to the OFF position. Once
stopped, turn back to the ON position. Thus, the fuel valve is open.
5. With a screwdriver, loosen the carburettor drain screw and let the gasoline to
drain out completely (see the figure below).
6. Once the carburettor is drained, put back the drain screw and turn the fuel valve
to the OFF position.
7. Change the engine oil. It is recommended that the engine rest with the oil in
good condition.
some
plastics
During
gasoline
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