Westinghouse EPA (49 state) WH6500E 业主指南

MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

WARNING

Never store a generator with fuel in the

tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated

area where the fumes can come in

contact with an ignition source such

as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water

heater, clothes dryer or any other gas

appliance; or 2) spark from an electric

appliance.

NOTICE

Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,

causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel

lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive

buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing an engine

from starting after a prolonged storage period.

Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator for

any storage.

1. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the

Generator on page 35.

2. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as

possible.

3. With the fuel shutoff valve open, start the engine

and allow the generator to run until all the remaining

gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor is

consumed and the engine shuts off.

4. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
5. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page

29).

6. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance

on page 32) and place about 1 tablespoon of oil

in the spark plug opening. While placing a clean rag

over the spark plug opening, slowly pull the recoil

handle to allow the engine to turn over several times.

This will distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall

from corroding during storage.

7. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug

Maintenance on page 32).

8. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for storage.