Storage - Honda HRX426C Manuel De L'utilisateur

STORAGE

PREPARATION FOR STORING
THE LAWNMOWER
Carry out the following operations to protect the lawnmower each
time it is to be stored for a period of more than 30 days.
Do not drain the fuel tank while the muffler is hot.
1. Drain the fuel tank and the
carburetor into a suitable
receptacle [1].
a. Open the fuel cock [2].
b. Place the throttle control
lever [3] in "FAST"
position [A].
c. Unscrew the carburetor
float bowl retaining
bolt [4] (1/4 to 1/2 turn
maximum).
d. Lift up the carburetor
float bowl against the
body of the carburetor [5]
allowing the fuel to drain.
e. Refit the drain plug and
close the fuel shut-off
valve [2].
2. Change the engine oil (see page 8).
3. Pull the starter slowly until a resistance is felt. This closes the
valves and protects them from dust and corrosion.
4. Coat all surfaces liable to rust with a thin film of oil. Cover the
lawnmower and store it on a flat surface in a dry, dust free place.
Do not use a plastic cover since this retains dampness.
NOTE: If the lawnmower is to be stored for a period of more than 3
months, remove the spark plug and pour 5 to 10 cc of clean engine
oil into the cylinder ; then pull the starter slowly two or three times
to spread the oil. Do not leave the lawnmower lying on its side over
long periods. This may cause difficult starting and gear oil leaks.
B3 D2
FUEL STORAGE
D3 D4
SAFETY
NOTE:
• Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage.
Old petrol will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits
that clog the fuel system. If the petrol in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other
fuel system components serviced or replaced.
• Ensure that you use
containers or drums
specifically designed for
hydrocarbons [6]. This will
prevent polluting the fuel
through the dissolution of
the container walls, which
will lead to poor functioning
of the engine.
• Store the fuel in a dark
[2]
place, in a room at constant temperature (avoid garden sheds).
• The warranty does not cover a blocked carburetor or valves
jammed by old or polluted fuel.
• The quality of unleaded petrol alters very quickly (2 to 3 weeks in
some cases). Do not use fuel more than 1 month old. Store the
absolute minimum required for your monthly consumption.
[3]
[A]
USING THE LAWNMOWER AFTER A STORAGE
PERIOD
1. Remove the spark plug [7],
check that it is clean and that
the electrode gap is correct.
Pull the starter several times.
2. We recommend that the
spark plug be screwed
down as far as possible by
hand until finger tight ; then
use a plug spanner to
tighten it by an extra 1/8
or 1/4 turn.
[2]
3. Check the level and
condition of the engine
oil [8].
4. Fill the fuel tank and start
the engine.
NOTE: If the cylinder has been coated with oil, the engine will
smoke on start-up. This is normal.
[6]
0.7 - 0.8 mm
Maxi
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