Preparation For Storage; Troubleshooting - Makita EG-Serie Bedienungsanleitung

11. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

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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 dif¿ cult.
Remove the carburetor À oat chamber and also drain the carburetor. (See Fig. -①)
❶ 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.
EN NEVER USE WATER TO CLEAN GENERATOR !
Pull starter handle until resistance is felt, leaving handle in that position.
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Store generator in a well ventilated, low humidity area.
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING

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When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity is available at the output socket,
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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.
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When Engine Fails to Start:
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Check if choke lever is in its proper position.
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Check if fuel valve is open.
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Check fuel level.
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Check if engine switch is in OFF.
Check to make sure generator is not connected
to an appliance.
Check spark plug for loose spark plug cap.
Check spark plug for contamination.
When No Electricity Is Generated at Receptacle:
Check to make sure AC circuit breaker is in the
"ON" position.
Check AC receptacle and DC terminals for
loose connection.
Check to see if engine starting was attempted
with appliances already connected to generator.
Low power.
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Set the choke lever to "CLOSE" position.
If closed, open fuel valve.
If empty, refill fuel tank making sure not to
overfill.
Turn engine switch to ON.
If connected, turn off the power switch on the
connected appliance and unplug.
If loose, push spark plug cap back into place.
Remove spark plug and clean electrode.
After making sure that the total wattage of the
electrical appliance is within permissible limits
and there are no defects in the appliance, turn
the AC circuit breaker to the "ON" position.
If breakers continue to actuate, consult your
nearest servicing dealer.
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