Storage Procedure - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

Storage Procedure
1. Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw. Drain the gasoline
into a suitable container.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions Perform this task in a well ventilated area with the engine
'
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during this
procedure.
I
DRAIN SCREW
2. Change the engine oil (page 26).
3. Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil
into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil,
then reinstall the spark plug.
4. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston
is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust
valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position will help to protect it
from internal corrosion.
on the starter pulley
the top of recoil starter.
32