Honda GX22 Owner's Manual page 15

TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
! WARNING
When transporting the engine. tighten the fuel filler cap to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapour or
spilled fuel may ignite.
Before storing the unit for an extended period;
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel.
! WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area.
a) Check the engine oil filler cap is tightened securely.
b) Remove the fuel filler cap and drain the fuel into tile container by inclining the engine toward
the fuel filler neck.
c) Press the priming pump several times until all fuel left in the fuel return tube is returned into the
fuel tank.
d) Tilt the engine toward the fuel filler neck again to drain the fuel left in the fuel tank into the
Container.
e) Tighten the fuel filler cap securely after draining the fuel completely.
3. Change the engine oil (page 10).
4. Clean the air cleaner (page 10).
5. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
6. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug. Pull the
starter rope slowly until resistance is felt.
7. Cover the engine to keep out dust.
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