VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage
Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
To avoid unsupervised operation of
!WARNING
an engine, especially by children,
NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in
!WARNING
the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
VII. Maintenance
An adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to
perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation.
Figure 28. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
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To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always:
1.Grounding Post Connection
2.Spark Plug Connection
•Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figure 28. See “G. Avoid Accidental Starts” instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
•Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur.
•Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. See Figure 29.
•Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter.
•Turn off all engine switches.
•Remove ignition key, if provided.
Figure 29. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection
A. Checking and Changing Oil
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
•Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. See "A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
•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.
NOTES
For engines with a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick" instructions on page 14.
For engines without a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions on page 16.
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