WEN 56212 212 cc 7 HP OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine - CARB - Manual (Page 14)

STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine:
1. Turn the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
WARNING: Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before touching
areas that become hot during use.
CAUTION: Allowing gasoline to sit in the engine tank for long periods of time without use
can make it difficult to start the engine in the future. Never store engine for extended periods
of time with fuel in the tank.
MAINTENANCE / CARE
Proper routine maintenance of your engine will help prolong the life of your machine. Please
perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 7.
If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please
call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST.
CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the engine is running.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
each use
first month
then every
20 hrs
every 3
months or
50 hrs
every 6
months or
100 hrs
every year
or 300 hrs
Engine oil
check level x
replace x x
Air cleaner
check x
clean x
fuel filter
cup
clean x
spark plug
check/ clean x
fuel tank
check fuel level x
clean x
Figure 7- Recommended maintenance schedule
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