Storing a 4-cycle trimmer...

[LyaecS175]

I have a Honda UMK431 string trimmer with the GX31 engine and I was just wondering how I can store it when it is not on the truck. With the bike handles it is pretty big so it would be hard to hang horizontally and upright like it is on the truck. Can I hang it vertically? What about horizontally but tilted 90* (basically up against the wall)? The owners manual doesn't contain any information on storage positions.

[jtruck618]

Not sure that it would really matter would it? How do you like the 4cycle? I have never operated one.

[LyaecS175]

Well, most 4-cycle engines if you store them inverted you'll get oil leaking down and out the valves which is not good the next time you try to start it. These Hondas have an oil misting system rather than a normal sump so I'm not sure if this applies.

The 4-cycle is really great, tons of power, nice and quiet, and I don't have to mix gas. Wouldn't do it any other way.