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Firman T04073 — Long Term Storage

Maintenance · Generator

For the Firman T04073, from the Firman owner's manual.

Applies to: Firman T04073

Before you start

  • Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable

Procedure

  1. Treat any stored fuel with fuel stabilizer
  2. When storing with gasoline in tank, operate engine 5-10 minutes to circulate treated fuel
  3. No need to drain gasoline if fuel stabilizer added
  4. If draining fuel tank, run generator outdoors until it stops from lack of gasoline
  5. Always turn main fuel selector switch to OFF prior to storage
  6. Allow generator to cool before cleaning and storage
  7. Change oil
  8. Remove spark plug boot and spark plug, pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through spark plug hole, pull recoil starter several times
  9. Cover generator and store in clean, dry place out of direct sunlight

Full service-parts list: Firman T04073 →

Source: Firman 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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