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Maintenance storage – Poulan 420077 User Manual

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CLEANING SPARK ARRESTER

See Figure 17.

Remove the eight 5 mm screws from the muffler

protector, then remove muffler protector.

Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrester and

remove the spark arrester.

Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the

spark arrester screen.

Inspect the spark arrester for breaks or holes.

Replace if necessary.

Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector.

DRAINING CARBURETOR

See Figure 18.

Loosen the carburetor drain screw.

Allow gasoline to drain completely into suitable

container.

Retighten drain screw.

TRANSPORTING

Turn the engine switch and fuel valve OFF.

Make sure engine and exhaust system of unit is cool.

Keep the unit level to prevent fuel spillage.

Do not drop or strike the unit or place under heavy

objects.

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

STORAGE

When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below.

STORAGE TIME

PRIOR TO STORING

Less than 1 month

No special preparation is required.

1 to 2 months

Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline conditioner*.

2 months to 1 year

Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline conditioner*.

Drain fuel from carburetor.

Clean fuel sediment cup.

1 year or more

Drain fuel tank.

Drain fuel from the carburetor.

Clean fuel sediment cup.

Remove spark plug.

Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with

the pull rope to distribute the oil.

Reinstall spark plug.

Change engine oil.

After removal from storage:

Fill with fresh gasoline.

*Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life. For recommendations, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

DRAIN SCREW

SPARK ARRESTER