Hey everyone,
I bought a Honda Harmony II with the GCV160 engine last August and I've noticed that since taking it out of winter storage, it seems to smoke a bit at startup. It took two or three pulls to get it going the first time, and it smoked for about 3-5 seconds. Before storing it, I filled up the tank with gas and added stabil and ran it for a few minutes to circulate it. I also did an oil change before storage. Now after that initial hiccup, it starts on the first pull every time, but emits white smoke for a second or two before eventually stopping. Is this normal? I don't remember it doing it last year, but I can't remember for sure. It seems to run and operate OK otherwise. I thought I'd try to ask and address it before it possibly gets worse. I think it's still under warranty.
Thanks in advance!
I bought a Honda Harmony II with the GCV160 engine last August and I've noticed that since taking it out of winter storage, it seems to smoke a bit at startup. It took two or three pulls to get it going the first time, and it smoked for about 3-5 seconds. Before storing it, I filled up the tank with gas and added stabil and ran it for a few minutes to circulate it. I also did an oil change before storage. Now after that initial hiccup, it starts on the first pull every time, but emits white smoke for a second or two before eventually stopping. Is this normal? I don't remember it doing it last year, but I can't remember for sure. It seems to run and operate OK otherwise. I thought I'd try to ask and address it before it possibly gets worse. I think it's still under warranty.
Thanks in advance!