3. Change engine lubrication oil.
4. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.
5. Remove spark plug, pour one teaspoon of fresh engine oil into cylinder.
6. Re-install spark plug without the spark plug wire attached. Pull starter rope slowly several times
to distribute the oil in the engine.
7. Slowly pull start handle (A) until the resistance is reached, then stop pulling. At that point, valves
are closed, that will prevent dust and rust from entering cylinder. (Fig R)
8. Cover engine well to prevent dust.
Fig R
WARNING!
When you service the engine, inspect the blade, or clean the underside of the
housing, make sure to always tip the engine with spark plug up. Transporting or tipping the engine
with the spark plug down will cause:
1. Engine smoking
2. Hard starting
3. Spark plug fouling
4. Oil or petrol saturation of the air filter
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