Transporting and storage, Warning ! caution – EarthQuake W1265VCE User Manual
Page 18
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
Check for parts online at
www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
18
FAILURE TO FOLLOW MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
AVOID INJURY! NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS
MAY BE PRESENT CAUSING IGNITION OF FUEL AND
FUEL VAPORS.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
TRANSPORTING ENGINE
1. Shut fuel off by closing fuel shutoff valve. Failure to turn fuel off may
cause raw fuel to enter the crank case contaminating the engine oil
and providing insufficient lubrication. SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY RESULT. SEE FIGURE 16.
2. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle. Fuel or
fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or death.
3. If fuel is present in the gas tank remove fuel or transport with an
open vehicle in an upright position.
4. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an approved
red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
5. Run engine or drain to use up the fuel in the carburetor and gas tank.
Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
6. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine. Allow to dry.
STEPS FOR LONG TERM STORAGE
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer reaches
the carburetor.
a) Turn fuel shut off to OFF position and start engine and run until
engine runs itself out of any residual fuel left in carb bowl and fuel
lines. (It is normal for the engine to run two to three minutes before
the fuel is completely out of system.)
3. Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into an approved
fuel container.
4. Store engine in its upright position.
5. Remove all debris from engine.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
AVOID INJURY! TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER
SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH.
AVOID INJURY! CHECK ENGINE OFTEN FOR LOOSE
NUTS AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
FIGURE 16