Removal From Storage - Honda HS520A Owner's Manual

Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
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WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flames away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor drain
tube, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Turn the fuel valve to
the ON position.
2. Locate the carburetor drain screw in the access hole on the left
rear side.
DRAIN SCREW
Located inside
the shroud
3-3/4 inches.
It helps to hold a flashlight
under the snowthrower
between the shroud and
engine shinning up to the
carburetor bowl.
3. Use a long, flat-tip screwdriver
to loosen (don't remove) the
drain screw until fuel starts to
drain.
Drain until the fuel tank is
empty, and then tighten the
drain screw.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (page
2. Remove the spark plug
(page 12).
3. Pour 1 - 2 teaspoons (5 ~ 10 cc)
of clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope slowly
several times to distribute the oil.
5. Inspect, adjust, and reinstall the
spark plug (page 12).
6. Pull the starter grip until
resistance is felt. This will close
the valves and protect the engine from internal corrosion.
DRAIN SCREW
12).
Lubrication
Apply a few drops of oil or a small amount of grease to the following
parts for lubrication and rust prevention.
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TENSION BOLTS
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BEARINGS
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PLACING IN STORAGE
If your snowthrower 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 it
promotes rust and corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the OFF position (page
leakage.
Place the snowthrower on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the snowthrower 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 snowthrower, promoting rust and corrosion.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Check your snowthrower as described in BEFORE OPERATION
(page 7).
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 may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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6) to reduce the possibility of fuel
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