honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

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, leave the throttle 
lever in the STOP position and the fuel valve in the OFF position to 
reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause 
fuel or oil leakage.

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.

Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 13).

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.