Honda Power Equipment HRC216 - page 12

3. CONTROLS
FUEL VALVE I
The fuel valve opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the
carburetor.
The fuel valve must be in the ON position for the engine to run.
When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent
the possibility of carburetor flooding, and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage
B
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode,
causing injury or death. Turn the fuel vahre to the OFF position when the mower
is not in use.