Transporting/Storage - Honda GX240 Owner's Manual

10. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
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To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the engine cool before trans-
porting it or storing it indoors.
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When transporting the engine, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position
and keep the engine level to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor 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...
a. With the fuel valve OFF, remove and empty the sediment cup.
b. Turn the fuel valve ON and drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into a
suitable container.
c. Replace the sediment cup and tighten securely.
d. Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw. Drain the gasoline
into a suitable container.
WmQ Gasoline is extremely flammable.and is explosive under certain
conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area.
DRAIN SCREW
SEDIMENT CUP
3. Change the engine oil.
4. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil
into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the
oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. Continue pulling until
the notch on the starter pulley aligns with the hole on the recoil starter
(see illustration below). At this point, the intake and exhaust valves are
t the engine from internal corrosion.
Align the notch on the starter pulley
with the hole at the top of recoil starter.
6. QAE type: Remove 'the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.
Recharge it once a month.
7. Cover the engine to keep out dust.
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