<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><DIV>Can't speak for the Honda specifically, but normally what I do is to drain most of the gas, if possible, then add some Stabil to the fuel and let the engine run till empty. Take the plug out and spray some fogging oil into the cylinder, then turn the engine until it hits compression (closes the valves). Change the oil. Store in a dry place.</DIV>
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<DIV>If that is not possible, then just add some Stabil, and run the engine for 1/2 hour or more with a load, once a month. </DIV>
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<DIV>Bob R.</DIV>
<DIV><BR><BR>--- On <B>Mon, 11/2/09, Atwood, Mark <I><atwoodm@paragon-inc.com></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hey All you E guys…</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I am new to this part of the game and wondered what the proper routine was for storing my Honda Generator for the winter. I have the 1000 version.</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Run it with Sta-bil in the fuel? Run it dry? Empty the oil? Change the oil? Both? Or better to run it every few weeks?</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Suggestions? </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>We may not be quite done flying here in Cleveland, but it was 32 degrees this morning, so we’re close. Time to frame up some foamies and hit the gym.</DIV>
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