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9. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
(See Fig.
66
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The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6 months or longer.
Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line.
Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deteriorate making engine-starting difficult.
Remove the drain screw of the carburetor.(See Fig. 6-q)
q DRAIN SCREW
Change engine oil.
Check for loose bolts and screws, tighten them if necessary.
Clean generator thoroughly with oiled cloth. Spray with preservative if available. NEVER USE WATER
TO CLEAN GENERATOR !
Pull starter handle until resistance is felt, leaving handle in that position.
Store generator in a well ventilated, low humidity area.
When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity is available at the output
socket, check the following chart. If your generator still fails to start or generate electricity, contact your
nearest Makita factory or authorized service center for further information or corrective procedures.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
When No Electricity Is Generated at Receptacle :
When Engine Fails to Start:
Check if engine switch is in its proper position.
Check fuel level.
Check to make sure generator is not
connected to an appliance.
Check spark plug for contamination.
Check engine oil level.
Check spark plug for loose spark plug cap.
Turn engine switch to " "(CHOKE) position.
If empty, refill fuel tank making sure not to overfill.
If connected, turn off the power switch on the
connected appliance and unplug.
Remove spark plug and clean electrode.
If the engine oil level is low, add the oil to the
upper level line on the oil gauge.
If loose, push spark plug cap back into place.
Check if the breaker is not activated with the
overload lamp turned on.
Check if the DC circuit breaker is turned off.
Check AC terminals for loose connection.
Check to see if engine starting was
attempted with appliances already
connected to generator.
Depress the circuit breaker into ON position,
after making sure the electric power
level is proper and the electric appliance(s)
are in the normal condition.
Secure connection if necessary.
Turn off switch on the appliance, and
disconnect cable from receptacle. Reconnect
after generator has been started properly.
Carbon brushes are excessively worn
Low power.
