EarthQuake W1265V - Manual (Page 11)

Operator’s Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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7. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 8.
8 Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is
felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid stroke.
DO NOT pull out the rope all of the way. Let it return to its
original position very slowly. Repeat this step until engine
starts.
9. After engine begins operating, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 6.
10. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at HALF CHOKE position
until engine warms up.
11. Once engine is warmed up, slowly move the choke lever to
the RUN position. SEE FIGURE 7
12. Move throttle lever to desired speed. SEE FIGURE 3
To Stop the Engine:
1. Move the throttle lever to the LOW THROTTLE position and
allow the engine to run at low speeds for 1-2 minutes.
SEE FIGURE 4
2. Turn the On/Off switch to the OFF position. SEE FIGURE 9
3. Move the fuel lever to the OFF position. SEE FIGURE 10
4. Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its
original position when resistance is felt. This operation will
prevent outside moisture from entering the combustion
chamber.
Stopping the Engine with the Fuel Lever:
Move the fuel lever to the OFF position and wait until the engine
stops. Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor over long
periods, or the passages of the carburetor may become clogged
with impurities and malfunction may result.
FIGURE 10
fuel lever
OFF position
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9