Honda EM4000SX Owner's Manual page 66

STORAGE
Service according to the table below:
STORAGE TIME
Less than 1 month
1 to 2 months
2 months to 1 year
1 year or more
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Use gasoline stabilizers that are formulated to extend storage life.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Contact your authorized Honda generator dealer for stabilizer
recommendations.
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT HARD STARTING
No preparation required
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
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stabilizer .
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
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stabilizer .
Drain the carburetor float bowl (see page 65).
Drain the fuel sediment cup (see page 57).
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
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stabilizer .
Drain the carburetor float bowl (see page 65).
Drain the fuel sediment cup (see page 57).
Remove the spark plug. Put a teaspoon of
engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine
slowly with the pull rope to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
Change the engine oil (see page 49).
After removal from storage, drain the stored
gasoline into a suitable container, and fill
with fresh gasoline before starting.