HONDA HRR216VXA - Manual (Page 39)

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STORAGE
PREPARING FOR STORAGE
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust
and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance,
and will make the engine easier to start when you use the lawn mower
again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the lawn mower, including the underside of the mower deck.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner.
NOTICE
• Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the filter
and can enter the carburetor or engine, causing damage.
• Water on a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has been
running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
Mower Deck
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the
mower deck, be careful to avoid getting water into controls and
cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, be sure the fuel
valve is in the OFF position. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Rest the
mower on its right side, so the air filter side is up. This will help to
prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding.
Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade.
Grass Bag
Remove the grass bag from the mower and wash it with a garden
hose or pressure washing equipment. Allow the bag to dry completely
before storage.
2. After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
3. With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors and
let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to evaporate
any water remaining on the engine.
4. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.