Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems - Honda HSS1332A Owner's Manual

When properly maintained, your Honda snow blower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However,
gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.
Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below. Fuel system damage and engine performance problems
resulting from deteriorated gasoline are not covered by the "DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY" on
Follow These Precautions to Prevent Most Fuel-Related Problems
During the Normal Snow Blowing Season
Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol (E10). Not
all automotive gasoline is safe to use in your power product.
Store gasoline in a clean, plastic, sealed container approved for fuel
storage.
Store your fuel supply container away from direct sunlight; if the
container has a vent, keep it closed.
Purchase only enough gasoline to last for 1 to 2 months (about 30 to
60 days).
If you purchase enough gasoline to last for more than 60 days, add
a fuel stabilizer to your storage container when you fill it.
Keep your product's fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use. Turn
the fuel valve to the OFF position.
3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use
Keep your product's fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use. Turn
the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Drain the carburetor only (see
1 to 3 Months Before Next Use
If you did not add fuel stabilizer to your fuel storage container when
you filled it up, fill your product's fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
Add fuel stabilizer to the product's fuel tank according to the
stabilizer manufacturer's instructions.
Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes.
Drain the carburetor only (see
More Than 3 Months Before Next Use
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor (see
Do not allow gasoline to remain in your product's fuel tank for more
than 3 months (about 90 days) of inactivity.
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Higher levels of ethanol in gasoline attract water, and can corrode or
damage the fuel system and cause performance problems.
A plastic container eliminates the risk of rust and metallic
contaminants from a metal container entering the fuel system.
Gasoline will deteriorate faster when exposed to air and sunlight.
Gasoline deteriorates with age so try to avoid storing it for long
periods, especially in summer heat.
Fuel stabilizer will extend the shelf life of gasoline, but it will not
reconstitute stale fuel.
If the fuel tank is only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration.
If the fuel tank is only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration.
The small amount of gasoline in your engine's carburetor will
deteriorate faster than the fuel in the fuel tank due to its small
volume and heat from the engine.
If the fuel tank is only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration.
Fuel stabilizer will extend the life of gasoline, but it will not
reconstitute stale gasoline.
This makes sure treated gasoline has replaced untreated gasoline
throughout the fuel system.
The small amount of gasoline in your engine's carburetor will
deteriorate faster than the fuel in the fuel tank due to its small
volume and heat from the engine.
All fuel stabilizers have a shelf life. It is good practice to empty the
fuel system for long term inactivity.
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