Storage; Storage Preparation; Cleaning - Honda FG400 Owner's Manual

STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your tiller trouble free and
looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from.
impairing your tiller's function and appearance, and will make the engine
easier to start when you use tiller again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the tiller, including the underside.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from entering the
air cleaner.
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NOTICE
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Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the filter elements
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
Tiller
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the tiller, be
careful to avoid getting water on the belts.
Spraying water on hot tine shaft bearings can cause them to be dama
from cooling too quickly.
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