Storage - Honda HS624 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
STORAGE TIME
RECOMMENDED SERVICE
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. 44,451.
1 year or more Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner*.
Drain the carburetor float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 44,451.
Put a tablespoon of oil in the cylinder
through the spark plug hole (p. 45).
After removal from storage, drain the stored
gasoline into a suitable container, and fill with
fresh gasoline before starting.
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Use gasoline conditioners that are formulated to extend storage life.
Contact your authorized Honda water pump dealer for recommen-
dations of gasoline conditioners.
Before storing the snowblower for an extended period:
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area.
Do not drain the fuel tank when the exhaust system is hot.
a. Turn the fuel valve ON.
b. Loosen the carburetor drain knob, and drain the gasoline into a suitable
container. After draining, retighten the drain knob and turn the fuel
valve OFF.
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