HONDA GX270 - Manual (Page 35)

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HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
STORING YOUR ENGINE
Storage Preparation
Cleaning
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
troublefree 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.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before
washing.
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