EarthQuake 14268 - Manual (Page 9)

Operator’s Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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CAUTION
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXIMIZE
THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE TIME
TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE. PROB-
LEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE OPERATING.
AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A
SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING EN-
GINE.
CHECKING AND ADDING OIL
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking
or refilling oil.
1. Clean around oil fill area and drain plug. SEE FIGURE 2
2. Unscrew dipstick and wipe clean with cloth. SEE FIGURE 2
3. Reinsert and tighten dipstick.
4. Unscrew and check dipstick. If no oil shows on the dipstick,
refill to the top thread of the oil fill oil.
5. Change oil if contaminated.
Viper engine oil may be put in through the oil dipstick hole or
through the oil fill plug opening. If an oil plug is present, loosen
screw and fill oil until oil level is even with top thread in plug hole.
WARNING
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 THE TANK.
upper level
lower level
oil fill area/
dipstick
oil drain plug
FIGURE 2
Choosing Oil Type
30
15W-40
5W-30
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 °F
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C
Environment Temperature
SAE