STOPPING
MAINTENANCE
(_ BEFORE STOPPING (see Figure 1): A WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY I
A, Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on _ AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS a=J_
engine.
B. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as
follows:
RECOIL STARTER:
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid continuous
full arm stroke three or four times.
NOTE: The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will
not harm engine or starter.
ELECTRIC STARTER:
1. Connect power cord to switchbox, then to wall outlet.
2. With engine running, push starter button and spin starter
for several seconds.
NOTE: The unusual sound made by spinning starter will
not harm engine or starter.
3. Disconnect power cord from receptacle first, and then
from switchbox.
(_ STOP ENGINE (see Figure 1):
A. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's
instructions), engine control lever or ignition switch (if so
equipped) to "STOP" or "OFF".
B. Remove ignition key (if so equipped see Figure 2) from
carburetor cover.
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.
(_ AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED (see Figure 1):
A. To help avoid possible freeze-up of engine controls, proceed
as follows:
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine in vicinity of
control lever and choke.
2. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's
instructions) or engine control lever back and forth several
times and leave in the =STOP" or "OFF" position.
3. Move engine choke back and forth severat times and leave
in the "FULL" position.
B. Close fuel valve (see Figure 3).
_. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM_SPARK PLUG.
. TURN IGNITION SWITCH KEY (IF SO EQUIPPED) TO
"OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH.
I THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF
UNAUTHORIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE
I_OUIPMFNT I._ hINT IN LI_E
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours oreach time engine
is used. See "TO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL" on
Page 2.
CHANGE OIL:
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil white engine is still warm
from recent running.
A. Clean area around oil drain plug.
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil.
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS" and"TO FILLOIL SUMP ORCHECK
OIL LEVEL" on Page 2.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Wipe up any spilled oil.
SPARK PLUG (see Figure 6):
This spark ignition system meets all requirements ofthe Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagnetic interference.
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
A. Clean area around spark plug base.
B. Remove and inspect spark plug.
C. Replacesparkplugifelectrodesarepitted, burnedorpomelain
is cracked. Replace as follows:
For HM80-90-100-105 use Champion RJ-19LM only.
For OHSK120 use Champion RL-86C only.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.
D. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary.
E. Install spark plug in engine and tighten securely.
ELECTRODES
PORCELAIN
.030 GAP
Figure 6
CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS,
,_ BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS AND KEEP THESE ITEMS
TIGHTENED.
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