Storage - Honda HS621 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
STRAGE TIME
Less than 1 month
1 to 2 months
2 months to 1 year
1 year or more
RECOMMENDED SERVICE
PROCEDURE TO PREVENT HARD
STARTING
No preparation required
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner *.
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner".
Drain the carburetor float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 37 1.
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
conditioner*.
Drain the carburetor float bowl and fuel
sediment cup (p. 37 1.
Put a tablespoon of oil in the cylinder through
the spark plug hole (p. 37 I.
After removal from storage, drain the stored
gasoline into a suitable container, and fill with
fresh gasoline before starting.
*Use gasoline conditioners that are formulated to extend storage life.
Contact your authorized Honda snowthrower dealer for recommen-
dations of gasoline conditioners.
Before storing the snowthrower for an extended period:
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel.
. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area.
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Do not drain the fuel tank when the exhaust system is hot.
a. Turn the fuel valve ON.
b. Loosen the carburetor drain knob, and drain the gasoline into a suitable
container. After draining, retighten the drain knob and turn the fuel
valve OFF.
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