Storage; Storage Preparation; Cleaning - Honda F220 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your tiller trouble free and
looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your tiller's function and appearance, and will make the engine
easier to start when you use tiller again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the tiller, including the underside.
Engine
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the filter elements
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
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Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
Tiller
If using agarden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the tiller, be
careful to avoid getting water on the belts.
Spraying water on hot tine shaft bearings can cause them to
be damaged
from cooling too quickly.
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