On Mar 3, 9:15 am, "John W" wrote:
I bought a generator a year ago. I have not had to use it since. Good
hing!!! Anyway, I have taken it out of the box but have never started it or
enen put the oil in it. Does it do any damage to the generator just sitting
in the garage with no oil, no gas not being used? basically, it is as it
came in the box. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks, John

The manufacturers store it that way in storage for years and so can
you. One problem I have seen with engines that just sit is rodents.
One more than one occasion mice have moved inside a small motor that
was in long term storage. That's the only problem I know of.

However, I agree with that other guy. It would be nice to know it
will run in advance of an actual emergency. An additive can be added
to the gas if long term storage is expected.