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Spark plug
Check
condition�
Adjust gap and
clean� Replace
if necessary�
x
Engine oil
Check
oil level�
x
x
x
Replace�
Valve play
Clean and
adjust when
the engine is
cold�
x
CLEANING
• Allow the engine to cool for at least 30 minutes before cleaning it (if it has been running)�
• Cleaning the engine using a garden hose or high pressure washer may allow water to penetrate
into the air cleaner or muffler� Water that gets into the air cleaner may make the filter damp,
and water that penetrates the air filter or muffler may reach the cylinder and cause damage�
Water that comes into contact with a hot engine may cause damage�
• Clean all external surfaces, touch up damaged paint and brush a thin coat of oil on surfaces that
are susceptible to rust�
ENGINE OIL
Checking the oil level
NB
• The engine is supplied without engine oil and must be filled with oil in order to start�
• Without oil, the engine can be severely damaged� As a result, check the oil level prior to each
use� The engine can be damaged if it is run with insufficient oil�
• The engine must not be at an angle when the oil level is checked� Check the oil level with the
engine turned off and on a flat surface�
1�
Remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick and wipe the stick�
2�
Insert and pull out the dipstick without screwing it all the way into the tank� Check the oil
level on the dipstick�
3�
If the oil level is low, fill with the recommended oil up to the edge of the tank opening�
4�
Screw the cap/dipstick back in place�