Transporting - Honda GX240 Manual De Propietario

Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Keep away from your vehicle.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and use
a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
2. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position, loosen the carburetor
drain bolt by turning 1 to 2 turns counterclockwise and drain the fuel
from the carburetor (see page 6).
3. Remove the sediment cup, and then move the fuel valve lever to the
ON position and drain the fuel from the fuel tank (see page 4).
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CARBURETOR DRAIN BOLT
4. After all fuel has drained into the container, tighten the carburetor
drain bolt securely.
5. Reinstall a new O-ring and sediment cup.
6. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 9).
2. Remove the spark plug (see page 12).
3. Pour a teaspoon 5 -10 cm
cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. This will close the
valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder. Return the
starter rope gently.
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FUEL VALVE LEVER
SEDIMENT CUP
3
(5 -10 cc) of clean engine oil into the
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 a plastic sheet as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap
moisture around the engine, promoting rust and corrosion.
If equipped with a battery for electric starter types, recharge the battery
once a month while the engine is in storage.
This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
section of this manual (see page 4).
O-RING
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh
(Replace)
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 valve lever to the OFF position (see page 6).
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