Honda AQUATRAX R-12X, Owner'S Manual

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Tips 171
Storing Your Honda
5. To prevent rusting in the cylinders, perform
the following:
•
Disconnect the ignition coil connectors
and ignition coils from the spark plugs.
•
Remove the spark plugs from the engine
and store them in a safe place. Do not
connect the ignition coils to the ignition
coil connectors.
•
Pour a tablespoon (15
–
20 cc) of clean
engine oil into each cylinder and cover
the spark plug holes with a piece of cloth.
•
Disconnect the injector connectors for
each cylinder.
•
Push the start button several times to
crank the engine and distribute the oil.
•
After cleaning the spark plug holes,
reinstall the spark plugs and the ignition
coils.
•
Reconnect the ignition coil connectors
and injector connectors.
6. Spray a water-displacement corrosion-
proof lubricant (without Teflon or
molybdenum additives, such as CRC 6-56
or an equivalent) into the throttle body
(pages 137-138).
7. Using a commercially-available fluid
evacuator, drain the fuel.
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