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STORAGE
Service according to the table below:
STORAGE TIME
RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT HARD STARTING
Less than 1 month
No preparation required
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
stabilizer
*
.
2 months to 1 year
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
stabilizer
*
.
Drain the carburetor float bowl (page 63).
Drain the fuel sediment cup (page 54).
1 year or more
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline
stabilizer
*
.
Drain the carburetor float bowl (page 63).
Drain the fuel sediment cup (page 54).
Remove the spark plug. Put a teaspoon of
engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine
slowly with the pull rope to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
Change the engine oil (page 45).
After removal from storage, drain the stored
gasoline into a suitable container, and fill with
fresh gasoline before starting.
*
Use gasoline stabilizers that are formulated to extend storage life.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Contact your authorized Honda generator dealer for stabilizer
recommendations.
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