Procedure
1. Change the engine oil and the oil filter (see pp. 91–93). 2. Remove the spark plugs (see p. 95) and remove the emergency stop switch clip from the emergency stop switch. 3. Pour 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 cm³) of clean engine oil into each cylinder. 4. Rotate the engine a few revolutions to distribute the oil in the cylinders. 5. Reinstall the spark plugs (see p. 97). Parts: Engine oil (clean), Oil filter, Spark plugs
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