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Usedoil is a hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.
Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-
tiesor SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
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6.
Reinstallthe drainplugand tightenit securely.
Refillwiththe recommendedoil andcheckthe oil level.See
RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 20
ounces.
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(%-400 -200 0o 200 400
("c) -30° -20° -10° 0°
Oil Drain
Plug
Figure12
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DO NOTuse non-detergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. It could shorten
the engine'sservicelife.
7. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.
Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapand water as soonas
possibleafterhandling usedoil.
Checking Spark Plug
DO NOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DO NOTcrank
enginewithsparkplug removed.
Ifthe engine hasbeen running,the mufflerwill be very hot.Becareful
notto touchthe muffler.
NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof
operation.Changethe sparkplug oncea seasonor every100hours.
Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplug mustbe properly
gappedandfreeof deposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootand use a sparkplugwrenchto
removethe plug.See Figure13.
2. Visuallyinspectthe spark plug.Discardthe spark plug if thereis
apparentwear,or if the insulatoris crackedor chipped.Cleanthe
sparkplugwith a wirebrush if it is to be reused.
3. Measurethe plug gap with a feelergauge.Correctas necessary
by bendingsideelectrode.See Figure14.The gap shouldbe set
to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).
4. Checkthatthe sparkplug washeris in good conditionandthread
the sparkplugin by handto preventcross-threading.
5. After thespark plug is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto
compressthe washer.
SparkPlug
Spark Plug Boot
Figure13
Electrode
___,. ,___ .02-.03 in.
(0.60-0.80 ram)
Figure14
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