Porter-Cable H1000IS-W - Manual (Page 21)

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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 10 minutes after adding stabilizer 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
1. Clean the generator as outlined in the Maintenance Section on this manual.
2.
Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and
unobstructed.
BATTERY
1. Store battery as described by the battery manufacturer.
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 connect-
ed. The engine will recharge the battery as it runs.
STORAGE