Publicité
Les langues disponibles
Les langues disponibles
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND
CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL
See Figures 24 - 25.
WARNING
tainer approved for gasoline. Unapproved containers
can break or deteriorate allowing gasoline or gasoline
vapors to escape which can create a serious hazard.
Even properly stabilized fuel can leave residue and cause
corrosion if left long term. If storing the generator for two
to six months, drain the float bowl to prevent gum and var-
nish buildup in the carburetor. If storing the generator for
longer than six months, drain the fuel tank to prevent fuel
separation, deterioration, and deposits in the fuel system.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
Todrainthefloatbowl:
l Close the fuel valve.
l Place a drain hose (not included) on the bottom of the
carburetor float bowl as shown.
l Place the bottom end of the drain hose (not included) into
an approved gasoline container to catch the drained fuel.
l Loosen the float bowl drain screw and allow the fuel to
drain. Tighten the float bowl drain screw.
l Remove the drain hose (not included)
To drain the fuel tank:
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the unit, drain the
engine oil before emptying the fuel tank. See Chang-
ing the engine oil for details.
l Open the fuel valve.
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly compressing it
while removing it from the tank.
l Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump (not
included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an electric
pump.
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the carbu-
retor drain screw and drain hose as described earlier. Open
the fuel valve to allow fuel to flow from the tank through the
carburetor.
ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
FIG. 24
A - Drain Screw
B - Drain Hose (Not Included)
FIG. 25
A
B
English | 23
Publicité
