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Frank

Jim Redelfs wrote:
In article .com,
wrote:

leave it dry and empty until needed (maybe months or years!), or add
oil and gas (and gas stabilizer) and run every couple of months?

Fire it up and USE IT (even if to power a dummy load right next to a working
"shore-power" outlet) a few times before the warranty expires.

Thereafter, every 4-6 months, put a quart of gas into it and run it until it
quits.

Those with ANY sense don't ignore a spare tire, simply hoping it will remain
fully inflated until needed, if ever. They CHECK it occasionally. Do the
same with your new generator.
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JR

I'll second this advice except maybe just run for a few minutes every
couple of months.
If yours is like mine, they recommend a first oil change after 5 hours
running. Also note, I believe the oil that comes with it is 30 weight
which should not be used below ~40 degrees.
You can use lighter or multigrade oil but keep a check on level.
Frank