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 rope slowly
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.
the mark on the starter pulley
the hole at the top of the recoil
7. Cover the engine and pump to keep out dust.
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