Black Max BM903631 Manual Del Operador página 21

 Remove the fuel line from the hose barb by squeezing
the ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
NOTE: Make sure you are removing the fuel line that runs
between the fuel valve and the carburetor, NOT the line
that runs between the fuel valve and the fuel tank.
 Install one end of a drain line (not provided) over the hose
barb, and place the other end in a fuel container large
enough to catch the fuel being drained from the tank.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel
valve and reinstall fuel line securely on hose barb.
 Reinstall fuel valve knob in generator housing. Push for-
ward until knob snaps securely into position.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
 Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
 Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
 Retighten drain screw.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
See Figure 21.
Occasionally the fuel filter may become clogged and need
to be replaced. To purchase a replacement fuel filter, contact
customer service or a qualified service center.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Fuel tank must be empty before replacing fuel filter.
Run unit until tank is empty, if needed, or inspect filter prior
to fill-up.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Push the fuel valve knob through the generator housing
and pull down slightly to gain access to the filter.
 Remove the fuel line from both sides of the filter by
squeezing the ends of the retaining clip with pliers.
 Slide the fuel line off.
 Replace with new fuel filter.
 Reinstall fuel lines to new fuel filter.
 Reinstall fuel valve knob in generator housing. Push for-
ward until knob snaps securely into position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
TRANSPORTING
 Turn off the generator.
 Verify the fuel valve is in the OFF position.
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before transport-
ing the machine. Make sure engine and exhaust of unit
is cool.
 Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
 If transporting in a vehicle, drain the fuel tank, close the
fuel valve, and securely restrain the generator.
 Provide a plastic sheet or absorbent pad below the gen-
erator to catch any drips of fuel or lubricant.
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