\nYesterday, after a few days away from it, I had to return to yard work. This time of year, things can get away quickly: with some plants sprouting, and others in growth spurts, it’s risky to leave the yard chores for even that long. Therefore, I woke up to an overgrown lawn, newly-sprouted plants, and of course ones put aside that still need re-potting.<\/p>\n
\nThe mowing I decided to take care of first. The mower is a four-stroke, so I decided that I should check its oil. Trouble was, I didn’t have the manual, so didn’t know whether to tighten the dipstick (it screws into the oil pan) in order to check the oil level.<\/p>\n
\nThe model number of the mower was easy to find, but online, the company’s website could not find a match for it. I even found a document from the manufacturer, based on that model number, posted from another source. However, it didn’t have oil-checking instructions.<\/p>\n
\nI then decided to go to the website of the engine manufacturer, where I was advised that the engine’s model number would be embossed somewhere on it. I inspected the mower, looking for it, but at first couldn’t find it. By the grace of God, I ran my gloved hand over the housing, accidentally wiping off dust there. Then, I did see the model number; it had been obscured by the dust.<\/p>\n
\nAt the engine manufacturer’s website, its model number worked, and led to finding a manual that included how to check the oil. So, in the end, it worked out.<\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about yard work: the tutor mentions a side track to find documentation. Yesterday, after a few days away from it, I had to return to yard work. This time of year, things can get away quickly: with some plants …<\/p>\n