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. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
VII. Maintenance
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this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation.
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•Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 26 and 27.
•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.
•Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter.
•Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.
•Remove ignition key, if provided.
Figure 26. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Figure 27. Typical 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 5. 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.
1.Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See “G. Avoid Accidental Starts” instructions on page 2. See Figures 26 and 27. 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.
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