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Gdp-5h — shutdown/ long term storage – Multiquip High Cycle Generator GDP-5H User Manual

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GDP-5H A.C. GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/05/05) — PAGE 29

Stopping the Engine

1. Place both the 60 and180 Hz circuit breakers (Figure

25) in the OFF position.

Generator Storage

For storage of the generating set for over 30 days, the
following is required:

■ Drain the fuel tank completely, or add STA-BIL to the fuel.
■ Run the engine until the gasoline in the carburetor is

completely consumed.

■ Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill with

fresh oil.

■ Remove the spark plug, pour 2 or 3 cc of SAE 30 oil into the

cylinder and crank slowly to distribute the oil.

■ Slowly rotate the engine a few times with the starter rope and

install a new spark plug.

■ Pull out the starter rope slowly and stop at the compression

point.

■ Clean all external parts of the generating set with a cloth.
■ Cover the generating set and store in a clean, dry place.

GDP-5H — SHUTDOWN/ LONG TERM STORAGE

Figure 25. 60 and 180 Hz Breakers (Off)

2. Place the

idle control switch (Figure 26) in the OFF

position.

3. Let the engine run at idle with no load for 2-3 minutes.

4. To shut-down the engine, place the generator ON/OFF

switch (Figure 27) in the OFF position

Figure 26. Idle Control Switch (Off)

Figure 27. Generator On/Off Switch (Off)

5. Place the engine

fuel valve lever

(Figure 28) to the "OFF"

position.

Figure 28. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (OFF Position)

6. Remove the

load from the generator.

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