Hot Max Torches HM3500 - Manual (Page 12)

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Transporting/Storage
Preparing for Transportation
1. Turn the engine switch and fuel valve to the
off or stop position.
2. Let the engine cool before transporting.
3. Keep the generator level to prevent fuel spill-
age.
4. Take care not to drop or strike the generator
when transporting.
5. Do not place heavy objects on the generator.
Preparation for Storage
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive
humidity and dust.
2. Preparation will depend on the length of time
the generator will be stored as outlined below.
Less than 1 Month
 No preparation necessary.
1 to 2 Months
 Fill with fresh gasoline.
 Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline.
2 Months to 1 Year
 Fill with fresh gasoline.
 Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline.
 Drain the carburetor float bowl.
 Drain the fuel sediment cup.
1 Year or More
 Fill with fresh gasoline.
 Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline.
 Drain the carburetor float bowl.
 Drain the fuel sediment cup.
 Remove the spark plug and put one ta-
blespoon of clean engine oil into the
cylinder. Turn engine slowly with the
pull rope to distribute the oil and rein-
stall the spark plug.
 Change the engine oil.
 After removal from storage, drain the
stored gasoline into a suitable container
and fill with fresh gasoline before start-
ing.
Drain Carburetor
1. Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
2. Drain carburetor into a suitable container.
3. Replace drain screw.
WARNING
 Gasoline is extremely flammable and
is explosive under certain conditions.
 Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in the area when the carbure-
tor is being drained.
 Be careful not to spill fuel when
draining the carburetor. Spilled fuel
or fuel vapor may ignite.
 Avoid fuel contact with the skin or
breathing vapors for a prolonged pe-
riod.
 KEEP FUEL OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
Carburetor
Drain Screw
Internal Oiling
1. Remove the spark plug.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
3. Crank the engine several times by pulling on
the starter rope.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Slowly pull the starter rope 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 protect it from internal
corrosion.