To stop the engine:
1. Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
WARNING:
areas that become hot during use.
CAUTION: Allowing gasoline to sit in the engine tank for long periods of time without use
can make it difficult to start the engine in the future. Never store engine for extended periods
of time with fuel in the tank.
Proper routine maintenance of your engine will help prolong the life of your machine. Please
perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 7.
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
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before touching
MAINTENANCE / CARE
each use
x
x
x
Figure 7- Recommended maintenance schedule
11
first month
every 3
then every
months or
20 hrs
50 hrs
x
x
x
every 6
months or
every year
100 hrs
or 300 hrs
x
x
x