Westinghouse — Storing Generator
Maintenance
From a Westinghouse owner's manual covering: WGen2000, WGen3600, WGen5500, WGen6500st, WGen7500, WGen8300st. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Never store a generator with fuel in the tank indoors or near an ignition source
Procedure
- Press in the Battery Disconnect button on electric start units
- Clean the generator
- Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as possible
- With fuel shut-off valve open, run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed and it shuts off
- Close the fuel shut-off valve
- Change the oil
- Remove the spark plug and place about 1 tablespoon of oil in the opening, then turn the engine over several times
- Replace the spark plug
- Move the generator to a clean, dry storage location
Source: Westinghouse 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.