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Afteryouhavedrainedthefueltank,protectthe insideoftheengineas follows:
•Remove spark plug, pour approximately one ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole, and crank slowly to distdbute oil.
hole when cranking the engine slowly. WARNING: Avoid spray from spark plug
•Replace spark plug; do notconnectsparkplugwire.
Change oil
•Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three months. For instructionson how to
change oil refer to the Maintenance section of this manual.
Clean engine
•Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt,or chaff from the exteriorof the engine.
•Remove any dirtor debris from coolingfins, air intake screen, levers, and linkage.
•OTHER
Do not store gasolinefrom one season to another.
Replace your gasolinecan if it startsto rust. Rust and/or dirtin the gasolinewill cause problems.Store unitin a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosivematerials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: ff storingin an unventi/atador metal storage shed, be certain torustproofthe equipmentby coating witha lightoil or silicone.
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