Honda Power Equipment Safety
Information & Guidelines
Learn about our outdoor Power Equipment’s safety features, guidelines, and tips to help ensure safe operation. For more specific tips on how you can safely transport and store your Honda Power Equipment products, please refer to your owner’s manual or contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment retailer.
How to Safely Transport Your Honda Power Equipment
Whether it’s for service, repair, or to lend friends and family a helping hand, transporting Honda Power Equipment can be a tricky task. If you are required to transport your Honda Power Equipment product for any reason, please follow proper safety precautions and review all applicable product instructions. Consult your owner’s manual to help ensure your safety and proper product care when following the transport tips below.
Always turn the ignition switch to the stop (O) position and make sure the fuel cap is securely tightened.
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading power equipment onto the transport vehicle.
In most cases, keeping your power equipment unit in its natural operation position (standing up) is best to help prevent any spillage.
No matter the product, you must turn the fuel valve to the off position before transporting.
If the fuel valve (TAP) is left on, bouncing during transportation causes fuel to slip past the needle and seat in the carburetor. This fuel could then travel into the intake port and cylinder causing problems such as hard starting, oil dilution, and hydraulic lock.
To help prevent your engine from accidentally starting, it is also preferable to remove the spark plug cap before transporting anywhere.
How to Safely Store Your Honda Power Equipment
Many Honda Power Equipment products may spend extended periods of time in rest, being stored until the appropriate season for use. It is important to adopt recommended storage techniques and follow proper care instructions for Honda Power Equipment, helping ensure great product performance and long-lasting reliability. Consult your owner’s manual to help ensure your safety and proper product care when following the storage tips below.
