HONDA HRR216S3DA - Manual (Page 47)

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
If your mower 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.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, turn the fuel
valve to OFF to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can
cause fuel or oil leakage.
The handlebar can be folded for compact storage (see page 44).
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower 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 mower, promoting
rust and corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your mower 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.
STORAGE
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