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HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 26).
2. Remove the spark plug (see page 31).
3. Pour a teaspoon
(1-3
cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute
the oil in the cylinder.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
Storage Precautions
If your
engine
will
be stored
with
gasoline
in the fuel tank and
carburetor,
it is important
to reduce the hazard of gasoline
vapor
ignition.
Select a well-ventilated
storage area away from any appliance
that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes
dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing
electric
motor, or
where power tools are operated.
If possible,
avoid
storage
areas with
high
humidity,
because
that
promotes
rust and corrosion.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep out
dust. A hot engine
and exhaust
system
can ignite
or melt some
materials.
Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover
will trap moisture
around the engine, promoting
rust and corrosion.
Removal From Storage
Check your engine as described
in the BEFORE OPERATIONchapter
of
this manual.
If the fuel was drained
during
storage
preparation,
fill the tank with
fresh gasoline.
If you keep a container
of gasoline
for refueling,
be
sure that
it contains
only
fresh
gasoline.
Gasoline
oxidizes
and
deteriorates
over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder
was coated with
oil during
storage
preparation,
the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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