HONDA HHE31C - Manual (Page 33)

STORAGE
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Adding Fuel Stabilizer to Extend Fuel
Storage Life
When adding a fuel 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 fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer's
instructions.
After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine
outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated
gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in
the carburetor.
Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Disconnect the spark plug cap. Make sure the
ingintion switch is in the OFF (0) position.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank to a suitable
container (see page 26). Press the primer bulb
a few times to draw any remaining fuel out of
the carburetor, then drain this fuel from the
tank.
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil (see page 20).
Carburetor & Air Cleaner
Clean the air filter (see page 21) and move the
choke lever to the CLOSED position.
Engine Cylinder
Remove the spark plug (see page 22). Pour a
1/4 tablespoon (1 ~ 3 cc) of clean engine oil into
the cylinder. Pull the starter rope several times
to distribute the oil in the cylinder. Reinstall the
spark plug. Pull the starter rope slowly until
resistance is felt then return the starter grip
gently. This closes the valves so moisture
cannot enter.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
If your stick edger 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.
With the engine and exhaust system cool,
cover the stick edger 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 non-porous cover will trap
moisture, promoting rust and corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your stick edger as described in the
BEFORE OPERATION chapter of this manual.
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 that 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.