Yes, I have a suggestion to remove it, turn the two knobs in front to loose cover, slide cover up not sideways, pull out top, it will only come out maybe an inch or two, slide cover up till bottom unclips from generator frame, lift cover straight out. To replace cover, reverse. . My real question is, has anyone removed the generator compartment shroud from the front bay and recovered the large storage space that exists above where the generator would have been installed? Seems a logical location for solar charge controller and inverter etc. To replace cover. . Showing on this Champion inverter all covers removal, air filter location, oil lever sensor connector, main fuse, pull cord, spray jet location, carburetor bowl removal. Non start troubleshooting, tips for oil change. This is pretty easy and it is a good chance to clean and lube the clutch. . Information sub on all types of generators: home standby, Commercial, portable, RV, marine, etc. Why Publish? Make a Rain Proof Portable Generator Housing: I live in New Jersey and as I write this instructable on October 28, 2012, we are about to be pounded by hurricane Sandy, To keep my sump pumps going, I decided to buy a portable generator in case. .