Storage Precautions; Removal From Storage - Honda FRC800 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
If your tiller 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 tiller on
a
level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the tiller to keep out
dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the tiller, promoting rust and
corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your tiller as described in the BEFORE OPERATlON chapter 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 start-up. This is normal.
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