Storage - Honda EM5500CX Owner's Manual

Storage

Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw. Drain the
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gasoline into a suitable container.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions. Perform this task in a well ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during
this procedure.
DRAIN SCREW
Change the engine oil (refer to page
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Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean
3.
engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine several revolutions
slowly with the recoil starter to distribute the oil, then reinstall the
spark plug.
Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the
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piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake
and exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position
will help to protect it from internal corrosion.
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Align the notch on the starter pulley
with the hole at the top of recoil starter.
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