Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual page 50

STORAGE
2. After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
3. With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors,
and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
4. While the engine is running, operate the blade control lever 4 or 5
times to expel water from the blade control mechanism. Allow the
blade to spin for several minutes to ensure that no water remains.
5. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
6. After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged
paint (touch-up paint part numbers are on page 74), and coat other
areas that may rust with a light film of oil. Lubricate the control
cable cores with a silicone spray lubricant (page 74).
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