HONDA GX35 - Manual (Page 14)

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
STORING YOUR ENGINE
Storage Preparation
Cleaning
Fuel
Adding a Gasoline Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Life
Tiller type:
Spark Arrester Removal
Exhaust Filter Cleaning & Inspection
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
ENGLISH
SPARK ARRESTER
MUFFLER SPARK PLUG
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
4 6 mm
SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
EXHAUST FILTER
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Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to
keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use
it again.
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an
hour before cleaning. Clean all exterior surfaces, touch up any
damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film
of oil.
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air
cleaner will soak the air filter, and water that passes through the
air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing damage.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated
gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other
fuel system components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with
such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and
whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a
partially filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm
storage temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel problems
may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was
not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation are not covered under the
Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer
that is formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel
deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline
for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10
minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
Stop the engine.
Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt, then remove the top cover (see page
).
Remove the 4 6 mm self-tapping screws from the spark
arrester, and remove the spark arrester from the muffler.
Pinch the exhaust filter, and strike it lightly with a finger, to
remove carbon deposits. Be careful not to strike it too hard.
The exhaust filter must be free of breaks and holes. If it is
damaged or fouled excessively, have it serviced by your Honda
dealer.
Install the top cover, and tighten the 5 mm hex bolt securely (see
page
).
When you install the spark arrester, the spark arrester’s outlet
must point to the side opposite the spark plug.
Install the exhaust filter and spark arrester in the reverse order
of disassembly.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes. Replace the
spark arrester if it is damaged.
Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen. Be careful to avoid damaging the screen.
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