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Storing Generator, Draining Fuel

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Storing Generator Storing Generator NOTICE Follow service procedures for preparing generator for storage. Inadequate or improper care of generator can result in damage to generator components and will void limited warranty. Before storing generator for extended period of time: • Be sure storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust. • Refer to Table 6 for recommended preparation procedures. Storage Time Recommended Preparation Less than 1 month No preparation required. 1 to 2 months Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner*. 2 months to 1 year or more See procedure below. TABLE 6. Recommended Service Procedures Based on Storage Time * Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life. Contact authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommendations. To prepare generator for long-term storage: DANGER Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Draining Fuel 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position. 2. Place suitable container underneath drain hole to catch fuel. 3. Loosen bolt (underneath fuel sediment cup) using a 10 mm box wrench while holding the fitting above the fuel shut-off valve with a 14 mm open end wrench. FIGURE 56: Loosen Bolt to Drain Fuel 4. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position. FIGURE 57: Fuel Shut-off Valve - ON/OFF position 5. Allow fuel to drain into container. 6. To ensure all fuel is drained, carefully tip generator by pulling up on frame at side opposite of recoil starter handle. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near generator or where gasoline is stored. 1. Drain fuel into suitable container (see page 30). 2. Change engine oil (see page 23). 3. Remove spark plug (see page 28). 4. Add a tablespoon of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 5. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull recoil starter handle slowly to turn engine and distribute oil. 6. Use a flashlight to view in the spark plug hole and pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston is at the top of its compression stroke. This closes both the intake and exhaust valves and protects the engine from internal corrosion. 7. Reinstall spark plug. FIGURE 58: Tip Generator to Completely Drain Fuel 7. Allow fuel to completely drain into container. 8. Reinstall bolt. 9. Run engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. 10. Turn fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position. 30 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual

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Storing Generator
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HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual
Storing Generator
Before storing generator for extended period of time:
•
Be sure storage area is free of excessive humidity
and dust.
•
Refer to Table 6 for recommended preparation proce-
dures.
To prepare generator for long-term storage:
1.
Drain fuel into suitable container (see page 30).
2.
Change engine oil (see page 23).
3.
Remove spark plug (see page 28).
4.
Add a tablespoon of clean engine oil into spark plug
hole.
5.
Place rag over spark plug hole and pull recoil starter
handle slowly to turn engine and distribute oil.
6.
Use a flashlight to view in the spark plug hole and pull
the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston is at the
top of its compression stroke. This closes both the
intake and exhaust valves and protects the engine
from internal corrosion.
7.
Reinstall spark plug.
Draining Fuel
1.
Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position.
2.
Place suitable container underneath drain hole to
catch fuel.
3.
Loosen bolt (underneath fuel sediment cup) using a
10 mm box wrench while holding the fitting above the
fuel shut-off valve with a 14 mm open end wrench.
4.
Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position.
5.
Allow fuel to drain into container.
6.
To ensure all fuel is drained, carefully tip generator by
pulling up on frame at side opposite of recoil starter
handle.
7.
Allow fuel to completely drain into container.
8.
Reinstall bolt.
9.
Run engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
10.
Turn fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
NOTICE
Follow service procedures for preparing generator for stor-
age. Inadequate or improper care of generator can result in
damage to generator components and will void limited war-
ranty.
Storage Time
Recommended Preparation
Less than 1
month
No preparation required.
1 to 2 months
Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline and
add gasoline conditioner
*
.
*
Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life.
Contact authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommen-
dations.
2 months to 1
year or more
See procedure below.
TABLE 6. Recommended Service Procedures Based on Storage
Time
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
•
NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera-
tor or where gasoline is stored.
DANGER
FIGURE 56:
Loosen Bolt to Drain Fuel
FIGURE 57:
Fuel Shut-off Valve — ON/OFF position
FIGURE 58:
Tip Generator to Completely Drain Fuel