Honda Car Engine G100 Owner's Manual page 25

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.
If there is gasoline in the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in the OFF position
(see page 9).
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 5).
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.
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Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel
leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 9).
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