Removal From Storage - Honda H4013 Owner's Manual

4. If equipped with the optional grass catcher, be sure to empty and
clean the bags before storage.
5. Remove the cutter deck (see pages 53 and 54).
6. Turn the cutter deck upside down. Clean the underside of the deck
with water, and dry thoroughly.
7. For longer service and greater efficiency, keep the underside of the
mower housing clean and free of accumulated grass clippings by
washing it down with a hose after use and/or cleaning it with a wire
brush and scraper. Remove any rust and apply a rust-resistant paint.
Cleaning and rust prevention are especially important before seasonal
storage.
8. Reinstall the cutter deck by reversing the removal procedure.
9. Store the lawn tractor on a level surface in a dry, dust-free area with
the parking brake lever set.
10. Cover the lawn tractor to keep out dust.
11. Check tire air pressure regularly during storage and inflate if
necessary.
Removal from storage
1. Check the battery electrolyte level (see page 21). Fully charge the bat-
tery, and install it in the tractor.
2. Remove the spark plug and check that it is clean and properly gapped
(see page 48).
Turn the engine a few revolutions by hand without the spark plug.
3. Thread the spark plug in as far as possible by hand, then tighten it l/8
to l/4 turn further with the plug wrench.
4. Check the engine oil level (see page 161.
5. Fill the fuel tank, and start the engine by following the starting instruc-
tions (see page 29).
NOTE: If the cylinder was coated with oil, the engine will smoke at start
up; this is normal.
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