Winter Storage Below 32* F

Using the short term storage above 32* F do the following steps also for winter storage:

• Check the coolant for protection in your area, normal coolant is good to -20 degrees F but additional coolant may be required for your geographic area.
• Change the oil to the recommended S.A.E. rating recommended by the manufacture for your geographic area.
• Add 1/2 cup manufacture recommended anti-freeze to sink and shower drains, cover with tape to keep the solution from evaporating. Add 1/2 cup to toilet then flush.
• Close all vents and windows. Crack one window for ventilation.
• Start engine once a week and run for approximately 20 minutes.
• If low temperatures are expected in your geographic area then remove the batteries and store in warmer area. Check water level monthly, if a cell dries up the cell will be damaged.
• If stored out side try to clean off accumulation of snow as often as possible.
• As with short term storage run the engine for two minutes before moving vehicle.
• CAUTION: Remove all tape from ventilation before using the furnace or the stove/oven.

General guide lines for long term winter storage of generators:

• Start generator and run until warm.
• Disconnect fuel line and restart generator and let it run until all the fuel is depleted in the carburetor.
• Drain oil from generator crankcase, refill and attach tag with oil viscosity, (Check manufactures recommendations on S.A.E. viscosity).
• Remove each spark plug and pour one ounce of rust inhibitor or S.A.E. 50 oil in to each cylinder, crank engine over several times. Replace spark plugs, reconnect fuel line.
• Because the generator is exposed to the elements wipe the exterior of the generator clean with a cloth that has WD-40 or some other rust inhibitor.
• Liberate the throttle linkage and the governor linkage with a light oil or WD-40, cover with a cloth.
• Plug the exhaust out let to keep out moisture, bugs, and debris.
• Put a tag on the generator with the oil viscosity and a reminder that the cloth is covering the linkages. (starting the generator with the cloth on the linkages is a fire hazard!)