Transporting - Honda GX270 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position (see page 5).
2. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor,
and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
3. Remove the fuel filler cap. Rotate the carburetor drain bolt one
or two times to loosen. Remove the sediment cup and O-ring,
then move the fuel valve lever to the ON position to drain the
fuel tank (see page 4).
ON
GASKET
DRAIN BOLT
4. After all the fuel has drained into the container, reinstall the
sediment cup and a new O-ring. Tighten the carburetor drain
bolt and sediment cup securely. Install the fuel filler cap
securely.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 8).
2. Remove the spark plug (see page 10).
3. Pour a teaspoon 5–10 cm
4. Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Pull the starter grip slowly until resistance is felt. This will close
the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
Return the starter grip gently.
7. Cover the engine to keep out dust.
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FUEL VALVE LEVER
O-RING
(Replace)
SEDIMENT CUP
3
of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
Storage Precautions
If your engine 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.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or 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.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 3).
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 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.

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the
transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you
and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position (see
page 5).
ENGLISH