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Firman WT05571 — Long Term Storage

Maintenance · Fuel System

For the Firman WT05571, from the Firman owner's manual.

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Before you start

  • Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable

Procedure

  1. Treat any stored fuel with fuel stabilizer
  2. Run engine 5-10 minutes to circulate treated fuel before shutdown
  3. No need to drain gasoline if stabilizer added
  4. If draining, run outdoors until engine stops from lack of gasoline
  5. Turn fuel valve to OFF position prior to storage
  6. Allow generator to cool before cleaning and storage
  7. Change oil
  8. Remove spark plug, pour ~1 tsp engine oil into spark plug hole, pull recoil starter slowly to distribute oil, reinstall spark plug
  9. Cover generator and store in clean, dry place away from ignition sources

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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