Storage Precautions; Removal From Storage - Honda HSM1336i Owner's Manual

STORAGE

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

If your snow blower 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 fuel
valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the snow blower on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the snow blower 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 engine, promoting rust
and corrosion.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Check your snow blower as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
chapter (see page 41) of this manual.
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank 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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