EarthQuake 600050VCE User Manual
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Operator’s Manual
Viper® 173cc 4-Cycle Engine
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SERVICE
• Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment,
before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Engine
should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be
removed from spark plug before any repairs or adjustments
are attempted. Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting. Remove the ignition key if equipped with an electric
start.
• Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or
repairs.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good
condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• When servicing or repairing the engine, do not tip the
engine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in
this manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with
the engine in an upright position. Some procedures will be
easier if the engine is lifted on a raised platform or working
surface.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
engine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.
• To guard against engine over-heating, always keep recoil
housing clean.
• Inspect engine before storage. When not in use, disconnect
spark plug lead and store indoors in a dry place locked or
otherwise inaccessible to children.
• Use only original equipment parts from Viper®, including all
nuts and bolts.
from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and
dry after wiping and before starting.
•
Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before
starting engine.
•
Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using engine.
•
Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine.
•
Never smoke while refilling fuel tank or while operating the
engine.
•
Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and
fuel vapors are highly explosive.
•
Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
•
Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
•
Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow
children to fill the engine.
•
Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs
or alcohol to fill engine.
•
When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank,
store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine be-
come 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.