iPower GXS7100iRDC Manuel Du Propriétaire page 33

Short Term Storage
Fill the tank with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
stabilizer. Drain the carburetor float bowl.
1 - Add a properly formulated FUEL STABILIZER to
the tank if it is not already added.
2 - Run the engine for 10-15 minutes to circulate
stabilizer throughout fuel system.
3 - Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30
minutes and then drain the carburetor float bowl.
4 - Clean the generator and store in a cool, dry and
well ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Long Term Storage (over one year)
For long term storage, the gasoline tank and
carburetor must be drained of gasoline.
1 - After engine cools down, remove all gasoline
from the fuel tank using non-conductive siphon.
2 - To remove the remaining gasoline in fuel system:
a-Keep the fuel valve open and run the engine
until it stops from lack of fuel.
Or
b-Keep the fuel valve open and drain carburetor
float bowl.
3 - Change the engine oil.
4 - Remove the spark plug.
5 - Pour tablespoon( 5-10cc) of clean engine oil into
cylinder.
6 - Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in
cylinder.
7 - Install spark plug.
8 - Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This
close valves so moisture cannot enter engine
cylinder. Gently release recoil.
9 - Clean the generator and store in a cool, dry and
well ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL
1. Turn the starting dial switch to the OFF position.
2. Remote the maintenance cover.
3. Locate the drain screw on the bottom of the
carburetor float bowl.
4. Place an appropriate gasoline container to catch
the drained fuel.
5. Loosen the float bowl drain screw and allow the
fuel to drain from the drain tube. Tighten the float
bowl drain screw.
6. Reinstall the maintenance cover.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive.
Store fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep
fire and spark away. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and
storing machine. Hot surfaces could
result in fire.
Drain Tube
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Maintenance Cover
Carburetor
Carburetor
Drain Screw