GE A4021 - Manual (Page 16)

OUT OF SERVICE PROTECTION
If you cannot exercise the generator every seven
days and it is to be out of service longer than 30 days,
prepare the generator for storage as follows;
• Start the engine and let it warm up.
• While the engine is still warm from running, drain the oil
completely. Refill crankcase with recommended oil. See
“Specifications.”
• Attach a tag to the engine indicating the viscosity and
classification of the oil in the crankcase.
• Remove spark plug(s) and add about two or three table­
spoons of clean, fresh engine oil into spark plug(s)
threaded opening(s). Crank engine several times to dis­
tribute oil, then install and tighten spark plug(s).
• Remove the battery and store in a cool, dry room on a
wooden board. Never store the battery on any concrete
or dirt floor.
• Clean and wipe the entire generator.
• Shut off fuel supply.
RETURN UNIT TO SERVICE
AFTER STORAGE
To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as
follows:
• Check tag on engine for oil viscosity and classification.
Verify that the correct recommended oil is used in engine.
If necessary, drain and refill with proper oil.
• Check battery. Fill all cells to the proper level with distilled
water. DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN THE BATTERY.
Recharge battery to 100% state of charge, or, if defective,
replace the battery.
• Turn OFF all electrical loads, turn on fuel supply, then
start the engine.
• Let engine warm up.
• Apply electrical loads to at least 50% of the unit’s rated
wattage capacity. i
• When engine is thoroughly warmed up, turn off electrical
loads and, shut it down.
THE GENERATOR IS NOW READY FOR SERVICE.
SERVICE DEALER LOCATION
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST GENERAC SERVICING DEALER, PLEASE CALL OUR 800 NUMBER.
ONLY DEALER LOCATIONINFORMATION CA BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER.
1
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800
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333-1322
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