Dewalt DXGNR7000 Instruction Manual - Page 20

Maintenance C A B 000586 Storage General It is recommended to start and run the generator for 30 minutes, every 30 days. If this is not possible, refer to the following list to prepare unit for storage. • DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot generator. Allow unit to cool to room temperature before storage. • DO NOT store fuel from one season to another unless properly treated. • Replace fuel container if rust is present. Rust in fuel will cause fuel system problems. • Cover unit with a suitable protective, moisture resistant cover. • Store unit in a clean and dry area. • Always store generator and fuel away from heat and igni- tion sources. Prepare Fuel System/Engine for Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and damage fuel system components. Keep fuel fresh, use fuel stabilizer. If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, prepare and run engine for long term storage. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to circulate stabilizer throughout fuel system. Adequately prepared fuel can be stored up to 24 months. NOTICE: If fuel has not been treated with fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel. Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage container is rec- ommended to keep fuel fresh. 1. Change engine oil. 2. Remove spark plug. 3. Pour tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean engine oil or spray a suit- able fogging agent into cylinder. WARNING Vision Loss. Eye protection is required to avoid spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine. Failure to do so could result in vision loss. 4. Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in cylinder. 5. Install spark plug. 6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This will close valves so moisture cannot enter engine cylinder. Gently release recoil. Change Oil Change engine oil before storage. See, subsection Change Engine Oil . 16 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator