Removal From Storage - Honda GXV610 Owner's Manual

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
Position the equipment so the engine is level. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine 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
engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge the battery once
a month while the engine is in storage.
This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal From Storage
Check your engine as described in the
BEFORE
OPERATIONchapter 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 cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may
smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
40