VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage
Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
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NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided.
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Figure 21. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations
potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
VII. Maintenance
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perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation.
To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always:
•Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2.
•Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur.
•Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided.
•Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter.
•Turn off all engine switches.
•Remove ignition key, if provided.
A.Checking and Changing Oil
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
•Check oil level before each use and after every 5 operating hours when engine is warm.
See "A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4.
•Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use.
1.Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 21.
2.Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instruc- tions on page 2.
•Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur.
•Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided.
Figure 22. Possible Oil Fill Locations
3.Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely.
4.Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 21.
5.Place approved recyclable oil container
under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine. (See equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
6.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into approved con- tainer. See Figure 21.
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Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
7.Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
8.Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Oil and Fuel Speci- fications" instructions on page 3. See Table 1, on page 3. See Figure 22.
9.Wipe away any spilled oil.
10.Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided.
11.Carefully
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