Storage Precautions; Removal From Storage - Honda EM4000SX Owner's Manual

STORAGE

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

If your generator will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition.
Select a well ventilated storage area away from any appliance that
operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes
dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric motor, or
where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the engine
switch in the OFF position, and the fuel valve lever in the OFF position
(see page 28) to reduce the possibility of leakage.
Place the generator on a level surface. Tilting or laying it on its side
can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the generator to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials.
Do not use a plastic sheet as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap
moisture around the generator, promoting rust and corrosion.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Check your generator as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
chapter of this manual (see page 22).
If the generator was stored for 1 year or longer, drain the fuel tank (see
page 65) and refuel with fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of
gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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