EarthQuake 14268 - Manual (Page 8)

Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
1. Check that engine is filled with the proper amount and type
of oil. For the most appropriate type of oil to use, see chart
below.
2. Check that the engine has the appropriate amount of fuel.
3. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
4. Inspect fuel hoses and connections for tightness and fuel
seepage.
5. Look for signs of engine damage.
6. Check that all guards and shields are in place, and all screws,
nuts and bolts are tightened.
7. Eliminate excessive debris around muffler and recoil starter.
8. Be sure air filter and cylinder fins are clean and free of debris.
9. Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review the
operator’s manual provide with the equipment powered
by this engine for any safety and warning precautions and/
or procedures that should be followed before starting this
engine.
CHECKING AND FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking
or refilling fuel. Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium
automotive fuels only. Low/no ethanol blends recommended.
Fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
1. Make sure engine is cool and not running while filling.
2. Remove fuel cap.
3. Fill tank to fuel level limit. SEE FIGURE 1
Note: Do not overfill.
3. Replace cap and remove any spilled fuel before operating.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE FOLLOW-
ING WAYS:
• DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID.
• DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS
INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR OR SPARK PLUG
CHAMBER.
• DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND PULL ON
STARTER ROPE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN SPRAY OUT
AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM SPARK PLUG.
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN FLAME,
OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HANDLED
WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE ENGINE
IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS TO
FILL TANK.
WARNING
IMPROPERLY MAINTAINING THIS ENGINE, OR FAIL-
URE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE OPERATION,
CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION IN WHICH YOU CAN BE
SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. ALWAYS PERFORM A
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION BEFORE EACH OPERA-
TION AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEM.
fuel level limit
FIGURE 1