Storage - Honda HS622 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
RECOMMENDED SERVICE
STORAGE TIME
PROCEDURE TO PREVENT HARD
STARTING
Less than 1 month
1 to 2 months
No preparation required
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner*.
2 months to 1 year
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner*.
Drain the carburetor float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 41 1.
1 year or more Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner*.
Drain the carburetor float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 41 1.
Put a tablespoon of oil in the cylinder
through the spark plug hole(p. 42 ).
Pull the starter grip several times to
distribute the oil in the cylinder.
Then pull the starter grip slowly until
resistance is felt; this will close the valves
so moisture cannot enter the cylinder.
After removal from storage, drain the
stored gasoline into a suitable container,
and fill with fresh gasoline before starting.
*Use gasoline conditioners that are formulated to extend storage
life. Contact your authorized Honda snowblower dealer for
recommendations for gasoline conditioners.
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