Storage Precautions; Removal From Storage - Honda WT40 Owner's Manual

STORAGE

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

If your pump will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is
important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-
ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such
as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-
producing electric motor or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that promotes rust
and corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve lever in
the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the pump on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the pump to keep out dust. A
hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials. Do not use a
plastic sheet as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the
pump, promoting rust and corrosion.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Check your pump as described in the BEFORE OPERATION chapter of this manual.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh
gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains
only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard
starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may
smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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