EarthQuake 9060300 - Manual (Page 11)

Operator’s Manual
Viper® 196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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7. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 6.
8 Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is
felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid stroke.
DO NOT pull out the rope all of the way. Let it return to its
original position very slowly. Repeat this step until engine
starts.
9. After engine begins operating, move choke lever to “Half
Choke.” SEE FIGURE 4.
10. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at “Half Choke” position
until engine warms up.
11. After starting the engine, slowly move the choke lever to
the “Open Choke” position as the engine warms up. Move
throttle to desired speed. SEE FIGURE 3.
Electric-Start Engine
1. Repeat steps 1-6 under “Manual-Start Engine” heading on
previous page.
2. Insert key and turn to start.
3. Refer to steps 8-10 under “Manual-Start Engine” heading.
To Stop the Engine:
1. Set the throttle lever to the low speed position and allow the
engine to run at low speeds for 1-2 minutes before stopping.
2. On manual-start models, turn the On/Off switch to the OFF
position. For electric-start engines, turn the key to the OFF
position. SEE FIGURE 7.
3. Close the fuel valve.
4. Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its
original position when resistance is felt. This operation will
prevent outside moisture from entering the combustion
chamber.
Stopping the Engine with the Fuel Valve:
Close the fuel valve and wait until the engine stops. Avoid letting
fuel remain in the carburetor over long periods, or the passages
of the carburetor may become clogged with impurities and
malfunction may result. (SEE FIGURE 16.)
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