Honda WMP20X1E Manual Del Propietário página 14

Fuel
NOTICE
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage
to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with your servicing
dealer for local storage recommendations.
Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old petrol will cause
hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If
the petrol in your pump's engine deteriorates during storage, you may
need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that petrol can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as petrol blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the
fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel
tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures
accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems may occur
within a few months, or even less if the petrol was not fresh when you
filled the fuel tank.
The warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine
performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.
Short Term Storage (30-90 days)
If your equipment will not be used for 30 to 90 days, we recommend
the following to prevent fuel-related problems:
1. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
If it will take more than 3 months to use the fuel in your storage
container, we suggest adding a fuel stabilizer to the fuel when you
fill the container.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the pump chamber with water and
run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated
petrol has replaced the untreated petrol in the carburetor.
NOTICE
Operating the pump dry will damage the pump seal. Be sure the
pump chamber is filled with water before starting the engine.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
4. Continue to run the engine until it stops from the lack of fuel in the
carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be less than 3 minutes.
Note:
– All stabilizers have a shelf life and their performance will
deteriorate over time.
– Fuel stabilizers will not reconstitute stale fuel.
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Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days)
Drain the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
1. Make sure the fuel valve is OFF.
2. Remove the carburetor drain screw [2] with a 10 mm wrench or
screwdriver, and drain the fuel into an approved petrol container.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON position. This will allow fuel in the
fuel tank to drain through the carburetor bowl.
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4. Reinstall the drain screw [2] and gasket [3].
Torque: 5 N•m (50 kgf•cm)
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil (page 9).
Engine Cylinder
1. Remove the spark plug (page 11).
2. Pour 5 ~ 10 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
3. Slowly pull the starter grip a few times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter grip slowly
until resistance is felt.
Continue pulling slowly
until the arrow notch [1] on
the starter pulley aligns
with the hole [2] on the
recoil starter. Return the
starter grip gently. This will
close the valves so
moisture cannot enter the
engine cylinder.
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