Is there a manual way to drain the fuel tank, other than letting the engine run until the fuel runs out?
83420
Read the manual. It addresses that procedure. I have to do the same thing soon and I looked it up.
83421
Take the fuel line off at the carburetor and drain the fuel into a jug. Always turn the fuel petcock off when shutting the generator down and let the engine run until it draws all of the fuel out of the float bowl to save major trouble later on.
83422
Yes. While the engine is running, shut off the fuel supply line and wait until the engine dies. That will clear the engine of fuel. Then disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and drain the tank into a bucket or gas can. Sorry it took so long to reply. I was out of town. If you are draining your unit for storage, it is safe to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and store it still in a well ventilated place. If you are shipping it then the purge method above is ideal. I have also found this generator runs better on ethanol free fuel. It stays tuned longer and runs cooler.
2217845
Unscrew the plastic drain plug. You can access it from the outside of the vehicle. It's directly on the face of the water heater on the bottom. 1 & 1/16" socket is helpful, or you can get a crescent wrench in there. I think it is the only plug right into the tank on the outside. Just unscrew it and let it drain.
347814
No, not even for a short time. For this application, you will probably need to use a fuel burning appliance, outside the vehicle.
1777485
Add a fuel stabilizer and leave the gas in it. The amount of gas in the tank dose not matter. I started to use fuel stabilizer years ago and since I have no problems starting seasonal equipment even after months of inactivity. I try to start my generator about once a month to move oil around and lubricate internal engine parts
7512
You can but depending on where you connect into the filler line the fuel may come out at the gas cap. I recommend an electric fuel pump and avoid the problem, they are $50 at an auto store.
1601311
I never try it before, but if you want use it to resolve your tank problem, i think you have to drain the gas tank before, for a better result.
1760733
Just push down on the coupler sleeve to disconnect. no need to drain the tank
701746
No, I use it to drain my small fuel tank(20L - 30L) to my boat big fuel tank. It's very quickly but not completely. Small low part of my small fuel tank will be drain manually.
541817
Possibly, but it depends on the tank design. Assuming it's a gravity fed design, you'd be better off disconnecting the fuel line to drain it. Use something like this:Laguna Multi Hose Adapter, 1/4 to 1-Inch That will allow you to connect the short fuel line to a longer hose.Be prepared to deal with a varnished carburetor. Add something like B12 Chemtool to your new fuel. You may have to remove the carb and soak it in Chemtool or carb cleaner, or maybe even rebuild it.
1098417
There is a drain plug right under the oil level sight gauge. Drain it there and then re-fill to the red dot on the sight gauge through the red filler cap on top.
305740
1. Maker sure the fuel shut off valve is on.2. Last time you used it, did you turn off the valve and let the motor run until the carburetor was out of fuel? If not, the fuel may have gummed up the carburetor. It will need to be dissembled and cleaned.3. Did you add fuel stabilizer to the fuel the last time you used it? If it was several months ago, you may need to drain the fuel from the tank and refill with fresh fuel. Then be sure to add the fuel stabilizer before you store it.4. The factory instructions suggest that you run the generator once a month for several minutes with a light load. 1. Maker sure the fuel shut off valve is on.2. Last time you used it, did you turn off the valve and let the motor run until the carburetor was out of fuel? If not, the fuel may have gummed up the carburetor. It will need to be dissembled and cleaned.3. Did you add fuel stabilizer to the fuel the last time you used it? If it was several months ago, you may need to drain the fuel from the tank and refill with fresh fuel. Then be sure to add the fuel stabilizer before you store it.4. The factory instructions suggest that you run the generator once a month for several minutes... » Read More 1. Maker sure the fuel shut off valve is on.2. Last time you used it, did you turn off the valve and let the motor run until the carburetor was out of fuel? If not, the fuel may have gummed up the carburetor. It will need to be dissembled and cleaned.3. Did you add fuel stabilizer to the fuel the last time you used it? If it was several months ago, you may need to drain the fuel from the tank and refill with fresh fuel. Then be sure to add the fuel stabilizer before you store it.4. The factory instructions suggest that you run the generator once a month for several minutes with a light load. « Show Less
1515385
The only way to reverse would be to swap the hoses. From what I have noticed with mine is that it has a diaphram pump action that pulls the fuel into the intake and then pushes out the other side.
1612430
If the fuel has gone bad then you need to drain and replace with fresh fuel. That point on I would recommend using Lucas to keep the rest of the fuel system clean.
62028
I just ran a return line back to the tank. Also, you need to make sure your line from your tank to the engine is rated for fuel injection pressures as well.
266674
no you don't have to, I do because when the engine is running there's less draw power on the fuses...or so I have be told.
383578
Yes. The fuel tank is removable. You must remove it to fill it. You are advised by the company not to remove the tank will it is running. Personally, i always left it running. You just need to be careful.
1322159
The way I have did it the last three years is, with around 1/2 tank at the station, put in the BG44, then fill the tank up. I do this ever spring after the car has been in storage through winter. Runs like a top in the spring.