HONDA GX35 - Manual (Page 15)

Storage Precautions Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Engine Oil
Removal from Storage
TRANSPORTING
ENGLISH
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
PRIMING BULB
FUEL FILLER NECK
FUEL RETURN TUBE
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If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-
producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to
keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt
some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.
A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine,
promoting rust and corrosion.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Make sure the engine oil filler cap is tightened securely.
Remove the fuel filler cap and drain the fuel into an approved
gasoline container by tipping the engine toward the fuel filler
neck.
Press the priming bulb several times until there is no more fuel
in the fuel return tube.
Tip the engine toward the fuel filler neck again to drain the fuel.
After all fuel has drained, reinstall the fuel filler cap securely.
Change the engine oil (see page ).
Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt, then remove the top cover (see page
).
Remove the spark plug (see page ).
Apply a couple of drops of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
Install the top cover temporarily.
Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
Remove the top cover, then reinstall the spark plug.
Install the top cover, and tighten the 5 mm hex bolt securely (see
page
).
Pull the starter grip slowly until resistance is felt.
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page ).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the
transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you
and can ignite some materials.
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