MAINTENANCE
oil through the spark plug hole into the combustion
chamber.
Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or
three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
Clean the air filter.
For best performance, clean the tank's inlet screen yearly
or after every 100 hours of use. If the screen is damaged,
call customer service to order a replacement screen.
• Remove fuel tank inlet screen.
• Flush with warm soapy water.
• Rinse and re-install screen in tank filler neck.
Dirty tank fuel filters will cause starting difficulty, loss of
performance, and shorten the life span of the engine.
Contact an authorized service dealer to check and clean
the tank outlet filter yearly. For best performance, have
the filter replaced after 200 hours of use.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
wARNING:
This product, its exhaust, and other substances that may become airborne from its use may contain chemicals,
including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Extend the recoil starter rope to check its condition. If
the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by an
authorized service center.
Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store as shown.
Do not allow the hose to become kinked.
Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
Pull the recoil starter grip three or four times to clean
lubricant from the combustion chamber.
Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator's
manual.
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