Caterpillar INV2000 — Storage for more than 3 months

Maintenance · Generator

For the Caterpillar INV2000, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.

Applies to: Caterpillar INV2000

Procedure

1. Remove dirt, rust, grease, and oil; do not pressure wash.
2. Inspect exterior and repair as needed.
3. Drain fuel in well-ventilated area with engine stopped and cool.
4. Remove fuel cap, turn generator over to drain gasoline into container.
5. Reinstall fuel cap, run engine until it stops to drain remaining fuel.
6. Change engine oil.
7. Remove spark plug, pour small amount of oil into cylinder; reinstall spark plug without boot.
8. Turn generator switch off, move to storage, cover generator.

Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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