Honda HRC7018 Owner's Manual page 25

TRANSPORTING and STORING
Storing your Mower
Whether you're leaving your mower unattended for an hour
or a month, always:
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Turn the key off and remove it from the ignition switch.
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Turn the fuel valve off.
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If you opened the pump bypass valves, close both of
them.
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If you're leaving the mower on a slope - even a slight
one - block both drive wheels front and rear.
For Over 30 Days. . .
1. Wash any accumulated grass clippings from the mower deck.
(NOTICEI
Spraying water on a hot engine or hot mower deck bearings
can cause them to be damaged from cooling too quickly.
Keep water away from controls, cable ends, and all other
places that are difficult to dry, as water may promote rust.
2. After washing:
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i,ove as much standing water as possible with a dry
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Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal
operating temperature to evaporate any remaining water.
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Engage the blade control to expel water from the mower
deck.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. After the mower is clean and dry; touch up any damaged
paint and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
5. If the storage period is to be less than 6 months, you may
add a commercially available fuel stabilizer to the fuel rather
than draining the tank. Follow the instructions on the
container of the stabilizer.
6. Loosen the carburetor drain
screw and drain the fuel into
an approved container.
Tighten the screw securely
after draining.
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