4.
Check the condition of the blade; refer to
.
5.
Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield; refer to
the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield (page 24)
.
6.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
7.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
8.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Removing the Machine from
Storage
1.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.
Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow out the excess oil from the
cylinder.
3.
Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4.
Install the spark plug; refer to
(page 19)
.
5.
Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance (page 17)
.
6.
Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7.
Check the engine-oil level.
8.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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