EarthQuake 14268 - Manual (Page 16)

Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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TRANSPORTING ENGINE
1. Shut fuel supply off by moving the fuel switch to the OFF
position. 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 FIGURES 15 AND 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 fuel tank remove fuel or transport with
an open vehicle in an upright position.
4. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel 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
fuel 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) Move fuel switch to the OFF position and start engine. Run
until engine runs itself out of any residual fuel left in fuel cup
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 fuel tank into an
approved fuel container.
4. Store engine in its upright position.
5. Remove all debris from engine.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
fuel switch
ON position
fuel switch
OFF position
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16