honda-automobiles gx120 User Manual
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HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
Removal From Storage
Position the equipment so the engine is level. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine 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 engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
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 engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
If equipped with a battery for an electric starter (QXE2 type), recharge
the battery once a month while the engine is in storage.
This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
the battery once a month while the engine is in storage.
This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
Check your engine 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.
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 cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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