Porter-Cable BS600 - Manual (Page 15)

15 — ENG
STORAGE
If you are going to store your generator for more than
30 days, use the following information as a guide to
prepare the generator for storage.
Never store generator with fuel in the tank
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas,
where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or
pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
Engine Preparation
1. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
2. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabi-
lizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
3. Next shut off engine.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the
spark plug.
5. Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug
hole.
6. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
7. Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the
spark plug wire.
NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline
must be drained from the tank and carburetor to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of the engine.
Generator
• Clean the generator as outlined in the Mainte-
nance Section on this manual.
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on
generator are open and unobstructed.
Battery (BS600&BSV800)
• Store battery as described by the battery manu-
facturer.
NOTE: After storing battery for a long period of time it
may lose its charge. If the battery loses its charge,
manually start the engine with the battery connected.
The engine will recharge the battery as it runs.