EarthQuake E43 - Manual (Page 5)

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SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY
Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Burns and Fires
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine
become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has
stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
•
Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
•
Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely
hot and will cause severe burns.
•
Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
•
Always keep materials and debris away from muffler
guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic
converter which contributes to the engine’s compliance
with the EPA.
Steps for W Steps for W Steps for W Steps for W Steps for Working on Engine or Attachment orking on Engine or Attachment orking on Engine or Attachment orking on Engine or Attachment orking on Engine or Attachment
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must
always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
Avoid injury! When working on or replacing parts
for the engine or attachments you must always
disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and
keep it away from the spark plug.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Always wear hearing protection while
operating engine.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Please do not start your auger until
you have read the previous section of this manual.
If you have read these, follow the steps below to
start your auger.
CAUTION
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory.
Never replace parts that are not specifically designed
for the engine or attachment.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
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GAS AND OIL
Quality
To operate the engine you must use a high quality
2-cycle oil to ensure that the engine operates correctly
for the life of the engine. Use unleaded regular, unleaded
premium or reformulated automotive fuels only. It may
contain up to 10% ethanol, 10% gasohol, 15% MTBE,
and 15% ETBE. DO NOT use Methanol or leaded
fuels.
Mixture
Run earth auger with a ratio of 50:1. DO NOT use
marine 2-cycle oil. See chart below.
Avoid injury! Hot gases are a normal by-product of
a functioning catalytic converter. Follow all safety
instructions to prevent burns and fires.
CAUTION
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DO NOT Alter/Modify Engine or Attachments:
Avoid injury! Never alter or modify the engine
from the factory. Serious injury or death may
occur if engine is modified or altered.
CAUTION