Honda EM5000SXK3AN Owner's Manual page 80

STORAGE
Service according to the table below:
STORAGE TIME
Less than 1 month
1 to 2 months
2 months to 1 year
1 year or more
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Use gasoline stabilizers that are formulated to extend storage life. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for use.
Contact your authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer for stabilizer
recommendations.
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT HARD STARTING
No preparation required
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline stabilizer
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline stabilizer
Drain the carburetor float bowl (see page 79).
Drain the fuel sediment cup (see page 71).
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline stabilizer
Drain the carburetor float bowl (see page 79).
Drain the fuel sediment cup (see page 71).
Remove the spark plug. Put a teaspoon of engine
oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the
pull rope to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
Change the engine oil (see page 66).
After removal from storage, drain the stored
gasoline into a suitable container, and fill with fresh
gasoline before starting.
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