To set up a Generac portable generator:

• Attach wheels and handles.
• Filling crankcase with the correct grade of oil.
• Filling fuel tank with the proper fuel.

Maintaining a portable generator:

• Store your generator in a location where the equipment won’t be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors.
• Clean it periodically with a damp cloth or soft bristle brush.
• Don’t hose the generator down with water.
• When storing the unit for more than 30 days, you should empty the fuel or add a fuel stabilizer to the tank and run it through the system.
• If the generator has an electric start, keep the battery charged during long storage.
• Run the generator for 10 minutes or so every 2 to 3 months.

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