WEN 56173 173 cc 6 HP OHV Vertical Shaft Gas Engine-CARB - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................... i
SERVICE RECORD ......................................................................................................................... i
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ........................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 4
ENGINE COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................... 4
SET UP .............................................................................................................................................. 6
ENGINE PREPARATION .............................................................................................................. 7
Using the Engine for the First Time ............................................................................................... 7
Step 1 - Fill Oil ........................................................................................................................... 7
Step 2- Add Gasoline .................................................................................................................. 8
STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................................................................................. 9
SUBSEQUENT STARTING OF THE ENGINE ......................................................................... 10
Step 1- Check the Oil................................................................................................................ 10
Step 2 – Check the Fuel Level .................................................................................................. 11
STOPPING THE ENGINE ........................................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE / CARE ............................................................................................................. 12
Cleaning the Engine ...................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Oil ........................................................................................................................... 12
Changing/ Adding Oil .................................................................................................................. 13
Air Cleaner Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 13
Spark Plug Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 13
Draining the Fuel Tank ................................................................................................................. 14
STORAGE / TRANSPORT PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 15
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 18
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ...................................................................................... 21
WARRANTY STATEMENT ........................................................................................................ 25
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