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10. STORAGE
4. For prolonged
storage,
perform
these additional
steps:
For storage
of 1 or 2 months:
For storage of 1 or 2 months,
be sure the fuel tank is full. If partially
filled,
air in the tank will promote fuel oxidation
and deterioration,
resulting
in bad
fuel that may cause hard starting.
Deteriorated
fuel may also clog carburetor
passages,
requiring
carburetor
repair or replacement.
NOTE: The Distributor's
Limited
Warranty
does not cover fuel system
damage or engine performance
problems
resulting
from neglected
storage
preparation.
a. Fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline,
and add a gasoline
conditioner,
such as HONDA FUEL STABILIZER,
which
is formulated
to extend fuel
storage
life.
b. Run the engine outdoors
for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline
has replaced
the untreated
gasoline
in the carburetor.
c. Stop the engine, turn the fuel valve OFF, and allow the engine to cool
before placing
the mower
in storage.
For storage
of more than 2 months:
a. Change
the engine
oil (see page
36).
b. Remove the spark plug (see page
40).
Pour a tablespoon
of clean
engine oil into the cylinder.
Pull the
starter
rope
several
times
to
distribute
the oil in the cylinder.
Reinstall
the spark plug.
o
SPARK PLUG HOLE
NOTE:
While
the
spark
plug
is
removed,
inspect
the
plug,
and
clean,
gap,
or
replace
it
if
.- :-)-.
necessary.
c. Pull the starter rope until you feel
resistance.
This closes the valves,
which helps to protect the cylinder
from corrosion.
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