Homelite HG1800 User Manual - Page 11
Fuel Tank Venting, Spark Arrester Muffler, Engine Maintenance Schedule, Service And Storage
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fuel tank venting service and storage CAUTION: Keep fuel tank area free of all debris, water, and ice. Do not block vent. "Tank must breathe." spark arrester muffler This engine is equipped with a spark arrest muffler. It should periodically be cleaned to prevent the screen from becoming clogged, which could hamper engine performance. To clean, remove the muffler shield. Remove the four screws and pull the plate with the screen attached. Clean off any particles with a brush and reinstall. Be sure gasket is in place. INFREQUENT SERVICE If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting may result. to eliminate hard starting, run the generator at least 30 minutes every month. Also, if the unit will not be used for some time, it is a good idea to drain the fuel from the carburetor and gas tank. LONG TERM STORAGE When the generator set is not being operated or is being stored more than one month, follow these instructions: Replenish engine lubricant to upper level. Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor. a) Turn the engine switch off ( O ). b) Close fuel valve. c) Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off. d) Install one end of a drain line over the petcock, and place the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch the fuel being drained from the tank. e) Open fuel valve. f) When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel valve and reinstall fuel line on petcock. Pour about one teaspoon of engine lubricant through the spark plug hole, pull the recoil starter several times and replace the plug. Then pull the starter until you feel the piston is on its compression stroke and leave it in that position. This closes both the intake and exhaust valves to prevent the inside of the cylinder from rusting. Cover the unit and store in a clean, dry place that is well ventilated away from open flame or sparks. NOTE: We recommend always using a fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel gum deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage container. engine maintenance schedule Check engine lubricant Before each use Change engine lubricant After first 20 hours and then every 50 hours of operation Clean air filter Every 50 hours of operation Clean spark plug Every 100 hours of operation Clean spark arrestor Every 50 hours of operation Lubricant Type. Use new good quality lubricant such as SC, SD, and SE grades. The lubricant to be used depends upon the temperature at which the engine is operated: Summer: (temperatures of over 40°F/10°C) SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 Winter: (temperatures of below 40°F/10°C) SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30 11