Honda F220 User Manual download pdf (Page 44)

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

your tiller will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is

important to reduce the hazard of gasolinevapor ignition. Select awellventilated

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.

possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that promotes rust

and corrosion.

Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in the

OFF

position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

Place the tiller on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.

With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the tiller to keep out dust.

hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials.

not use

sheet plastic as a dust cover.

nonporous cover will trap moisture around the

tiller, promoting rust and corrosion.

REMOVE

FROM

STORAGE

Check your tiller as described in the

BEFORE OPERATION

chapter of this

manual.

the fuel was drained during storage preparation,

fill

the tank with fresh

gasoline.

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.

the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may

smoke briefly at start-up. This is normal.

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Honda F220 User Manual Page 44