4. Change the engine oil.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil
into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the
oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt. Continue pulling until
the notch on the starter pulley aligns with the hole on the recoil starter
(see illustration below). At this point, the intake and exhaust valves are
closed, and this will help to protect the engine from internal corrosion.
the mark on the starter pulley
the hole at the top of the recoil
7. Cover the engine and pump to keep out dust.
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