EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 16)

Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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CAUTION
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL
BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR
EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY
BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL
VAPORS.
AN ADULT ONLY MUST DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON GENERATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL BEFORE
ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
DO NOT OVER FILL THE ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH
OIL. HIGH OIL PRESSURE MAY RESULT, CAUSING
PREMATURE ENGINE WEAR AND DAMAGE.
Steps For Working On Equipment
1. Push the engine switch to the STOP position.
2. Replace or repair the part on the IG800W.
3. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: Only use approved Earthquake spare parts. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for
the generator.
Oil Maintenance
After the first twenty hours of operating a new Viper engine
the oil should be replaced, and every 100 hours of operating
time thereafter. The oil should be changed every 50 hours if
used under severe conditions, such as in high temperatures or
under heavy loads. Check oil periodically; do not overfill!
Engine oil Replacement
1. Place the machine on a level surface and warm up the
engine for several minutes. Then stop the engine and
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position and the fuel tank
cap air vent to the CLOSED position.
2. Remove the side panel on the starter handle side of the
generator by loosening the four screws holding it in
place.
3. Remove the oil fill cap.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the generator to
drain the oil completely. Once oil has been removed
return the generator to the level surface.
5. Add engine oil, 10W-30 (API Service SJ, SL or better). Fill
to the upper level. For extreme high and low temperature
conditions refer to SAE chart. SEE FIGURE 7
6. Install the oil fill cap back in place.
7. Reconnect the side panel to the generator and tighten
the four screws.
CAUTION
BE SURE NO FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE
CRANKCASE WHEN ADDING OR CHANGING OIL.
DO NOT TILT GENERATOR WHEN ADDING OIL. THIS
COULD RESULT IN OVERFILLING AND DAMAGE.
THE ENGINE SHOULD NEVER RUN WITHOUT THE
AIR FILTER; EXCESSIVE PISTON AND/OR CYLINDER
WEAR MAY RESULT.
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON
FUEL BY MOUTH.
NEVER STORE GENERATOR WITH FUEL IN THE
FUEL TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR
BUILDING.
10W-40
10W-30
5W-30
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 °F
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C
Environment Temperature
SAE
FIGURE 7
IMPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WHEN CLEANING. ALWAYS
PRESS.