Subsequent Starting Of The Engine; Step 1- Check The Oil - WEN POWER 56173 Owner's Manual

4. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it
gently until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully
and then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.
Note: Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against the
engine. Hold it as it recoils so it doesn't hit the engine.
5. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds. Then, if the
Mower's choke control is in the CHOKE
(START/CLOSED) position, move the choke control
very slowly to its RUN (OPEN) position.
NOTE: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the
engine.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for a
minute or two with no load after each start-up so that the
engine can stabilize.
6. Break-in Period:
a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation.
b. The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period:
Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment.
c. The maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use. After this period:
Change the engine oil.
Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the schedule explained
in the MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING section.

SUBSEQUENT STARTING OF THE ENGINE

If this is not the first time using the engine, user should take the following steps to prepare it for
operation.
IMPORTANT: At this point the user should be familiar with the procedures described in the
section titled "Using the Engine for the First Time." If the user has not yet read this section,
go back and read it now.

Step 1- Check the Oil

Oil consumption is normal during engine usage. The engine is equipped with a low-oil shutoff to
protect it from damage. The oil level in the engine should be checked before each use to ensure
that the engine crankcase contains sufficient lubricant.
To check or add oil, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the engine is on a level surface. Clean around oil fill.
2. Remove the oil filler/dipstick cap and check oil level.
3. If oil level is below the second thread from the lip of the oil fill opening, slowly add oil
until the engine crankcase is filled.
4. Reinstall and tighten oil filler cap before starting the engine. .
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