4.
Change the engine oil.
5.
Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean
engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to
distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
6.
Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. Continue pulling until the
notch on the starter pulley aligns with the hole on the recoil starter
(see illustration below). At this point, the intake and exhaust valves
are closed, and this will help to protect the engine from internal
corrosion.
7.
Cover the pump to keep out dust.
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Align the mark on the starter pulley
with the hole at the top of recoil
starter.