Maintenance / Care; Cleaning The Engine; Checking The Oil - WEN POWER 56173 Owner's Manual

173cc vertical engine
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Proper routine maintenance of your engine will help prolong the life of your machine. Please
perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule below.
If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please
call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST.
CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the engine is running.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
check level
Engine oil
replace
Air cleaner check
clean
fuel filter
clean
cup
check/ clean
spark plug
check fuel level
fuel tank
clean

Cleaning the Engine

Never clean the engine when it is running! Never clean with a bucket of water or a hose. Water
can get inside the working parts of the engine and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Always try to use the engine in a cool, dry place. If the engine becomes dirty, clean the exterior
with a damp cloth, a soft brush, vacuum or pressurized air.

Checking the Oil

Check the oil level of the engine according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Figure
7. The engine is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running with low oil
pressure. The engine should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a critical step
for proper engine starting.
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.

MAINTENANCE / CARE

first month
then every
each use
x
x
x
Recommended maintenance schedule
12
every 3
months or
20 hrs
50 hrs
x
x
x
every 6
months or
every year
100 hrs
or 300 hrs
x
x
x

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