Storage/Transport Procedures - Buffalo Sportsman GEN7000 Instruction Manual

7000 surge watts / 6000 running watts electric start portable generator
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STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES

Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot.
When transporting or storing this generator for extended time:
• Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials.
• Disconnect the battery used for the electric start feature of this generator, first disconnecting the black cable and then the red cable.
• Empty the fuel tank. (See "Emptying the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance/Care" section.)
• Turn the fuel valve to the "off" position.
• Disconnect the spark plug. (See Figure 16, Removing the spark plug.)
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it.
• Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust.
Storage Time
Recommended Storage Procedure (which will help prevent difficult starts)
Less than 1 month
No storage procedure required.
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner
2 months to 1 year
Empty the fuel tank. (See "Emptying the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance/Care" section.)
1 year or more
Empty the fuel tank. (See "Emptying the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance/Care" section.)
Disconnect the spark plug. (See Figure 16, Removing the spark plug.)
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