Alpha Technologies AlphaGen DCX2000 - Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 26)

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Fig. 4-1, Starter Grip
4.0 Transport and Storage Instructions, continued
4.4 Long Term Storage
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area.
WARNING! FIRE HAZARD
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Regardless of whether you plan to store your generator with or without fuel, add an appropriate amount
(per the instructions on the bottle) of fuel stabilizer and run the generator for 5 minutes. This will assure
that any fuel trapped in the system will have the stabilizer in it. If you do not drain the fuel, it is best to
keep the tank full, as it will be less likely to form condensation in the fuel tank. You may also opt to add
the fuel stabilizer and run the unit until it is out of fuel. If you opt to drain the fuel, then continue on with
the instructions below.
3. To drain the gasoline from the fuel tank, turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
4. Attach a hose to the drain fitting on the carburetor and place the other end of the hose into an
approved gasoline container.
5. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position, and loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline
into the approved gasoline container.
6. After the fuel tank has been drained, with the drain screw loosened, disconnect the spark plug wire and
pull the starter grip 3 to 4 times to drain the gasoline from the fuel pump.
7. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position, and tighten the drain screw securely.
8. Change the engine oil.
9. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
10. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil and then reinstall the spark plug.
11. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is coming up on its
compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in this
position will help to protect it from internal corrosion.