EarthQuake 9060300 - Manual (Page 13)

Operator’s Manual
Viper® 196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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ENGINE maINTENaNCE
For daily maintenance checks, review “pre-operation inspection”
section.
lubrication
Choose engine oil that meets or surpasses the latest API service
classification. Synthetic oils may be substituted for petroleum-
based oils in extreme temperatures. For temperatures higher
than 32º F, use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 motor oil. Use SAE 5W-30
or SAE 10W if temperatures are below 32º F. DO NOT USE SaE
10W-40 mOTOR OIl.
Oil maintenance
After the first five hours of operating a new Viper® Engine the
oil should be replaced, and every 50 hours of operating time
thereafter. The oil should be changed every 25 hours if used
under severe conditions, such as in high temperatures or under
heavy loads, otherwise changed weekly. Check oil periodically;
do not overfill.
Changing Oil
Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level
surface before checking or refilling oil. Engine should be warm
for easy removal of oil.
1. Detach spark plug wire and move away from spark plug. If
engine uses a battery; disconnect at negative terminal. SEE
FIGURE 8.
2. Remove oil drain plug and empty oil into suitable oil
container. Dispose of oil properly. SEE FIGURE 9.
3. Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick (if applicable) or oil fill
cap. SEE FIGURE 9.
4. Fill with appropriate oil to “FULL” or top line of dipstick;
otherwise to top thread of oil fill hole. SEE FIGURE 9.
5. Reinsert dipstick or oil fill cap and tighten.
CaUTION
OIl IS HaZaRDOUS WaSTE
aVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIl IS HaZaRDOUS TO YOUR
HEalTH. DISPOSE OF OIl aPPROPRIaTElY. USE a
SaFE DISPOSal/RECYClING CENTER.
CaUTION
RUNNING ENGINE WITH aN lOW OIl lEVEl WIll
CaUSE DamaGE TO YOUR ENGINE. THIS TYPE OF
DamaGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WaRRaNTY.
Figure 8: Spark plug location
Figure 9: Filling and changing oil
upper level
lower level
oil fill area/
dipstick
oil drain
plug
spark plug
spark plug
wire