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3.
LUBRICATION
:
a
. Change engine oil.
b
. Clean out area around spark plug. Remove spark plug and pour
one tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
c
. Replace spark plug, but leave spark
plug cap disconnected.
d
. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder. Stop after one or two revolutions
when you feel the piston start the compression stroke (when you start to feel resistance).
WARNING
! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill tank in a well-ventilated area away from
ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel.
Do not smoke.
4. BATTERY
: Disconnect battery cables (if equipped). Recharge batteries monthly while in storage.
5.
STORAGE AREA
: Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Storage
area should also be away from ignition sources, such as water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
NOTICE
! NOTICE:
For every 3 months of an extended storage period, the pump must be connected to a
water supply, primed, started, and allowed to run for 15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
6. AFTER STORAGE
: Before starting the engine after storage, keep in mind that untreated gasoline will
deteriorate quickly. Drain the fuel tank and change to fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has been sitting for a
month, if treated gasoline has been sitting beyond the fuel stabilizer’s recommended time period, or if the
engine does not start.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
