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ITEM 61594
SAFETY
Op
ERA
TION
M
AINTENANCE
SETU
p
Engine Oil Change
CAUTION!
Oil is very hot during operation and can
cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
2. Close the Fuel Valve.
3. Place a drain pan (not included) underneath
the crankcase’s drain plug.
4. Remove the drain plug and, if possible,
tilt the crankcase slightly to help drain
the oil out. Recycle used oil.
5. Replace the drain plug and tighten it.
6. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the
area around it. Remove the Dipstick by
threading it counterclockwise, and wipe
it off with a clean, lint free rag.
Full level
Full level
7. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at
the full level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for
general use.
The SAE Viscosity Grade chart shows other
viscosities to use in different average temperatures.
10W-30
30
5W-30
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100°F
SAE Viscosity Grades
Average outdoor temperature
8. Thread the dipstick back in clockwise.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
The engine will be permanently damaged.
Spark plug Maintenance
Spark
plug
Cap
1. Disconnect spark plug cap from end of plug.
Clean out debris from around spark plug.
2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
3. Inspect the spark plug:
If the electrode is oily, clean it using a clean, dry rag.
If the electrode has deposits on it, polish it using
emery paper. If the white insulator is cracked or
chipped, the spark plug needs to be replaced.
Recommended Spark plugs
NGK
®
BP-6ES
NHSP
® /
TORCH
®
F6TC
NOTICE:
Using an incorrect spark plug
may damage the engine.
4. When installing a new spark plug,
adjust the plug’s gap to the specification on the
Specifications chart. Do not pry against the
electrode, the spark plug can be damaged.
5. Install the new spark plug or
the cleaned spark plug into the engine.
•
Gasket-style
:
Finger-tighten until the gasket
contacts the cylinder head,
then tighten about 1/2-2/3 turn more.
•
Non-gasket-style
:
Finger-tighten until the plug
contacts the cylinder head,
then tighten about 1/16 turn more.
NOTICE:
Tighten the spark plug properly.
If loose
, the spark plug will cause the
engine to overheat.
If overtightened
, the threads in the
engine block will be damaged.
6. Apply dielectric spark plug boot protector
(not included) to the end of the spark plug
and reattach the wire securely.
Maintenance (continued)
