Storage; Storage Preparation - Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower
trouble free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust
and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower's function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the
lawn mower again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the lawn mower, including the underside of the mower deck.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner.
NOTICE
• Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the
paper filter and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder,
causing damage.
• Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before
washing.
Mower Deck
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the
mower deck, be careful to avoid getting water into controls and
cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, be sure the
throttle lever is in the STOP position and the fuel valve is in the
OFF position. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Rest the mower on
its right side, so the carburetor side is up. This will help to prevent
fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding. Wear
heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades.
Grass Bag
Remove the bag from the mower and wash it with a garden hose or
pressure washing equipment. Allow the bag to dry completely
before storage.

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