EarthQuake 600050VCE - Manual (Page 6)

Operator's Manual
Viper® 173cc 4-Cycle Engine
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Displacement / Cycle 173cc / 4-Cycle
Ignition Type Electronic ignition
Cooling System Forced air cooling
Idling Carburetor Adjust 1900 +/- 100 RPM
Valve Clearance Cold engine-Intake: 0.15 +/- 0.02 mm;
Exhaust: 0.20 +/- 0.02 mm
Maximum Torque 9.0Nm@2500 RPM (6.64 ft. lbs.)
Bore and Stroke 70 mm x 45 mm
Spark Plug Type / Gap DK7RTC / ~.030” (0.7-0.8 mm gap)
Fuel Type Minimum 87 octane gasoline with NO ethanol content
NOTE: If using an ethanol blended fuel, a fuel stabilizer, mixed to
manufacturer specifications, is recommended
Fuel Tank Capacity Approximately .3 gallons (1.1 L)
Drive Shaft Type 22.2mm, 55mm from end of shaft to mounting surface, 4mm x 26mm full key,
drilled and tapped 3/8-24 UNF-23 mm min., full thread
Start Type Recoil
Speed 3600 RPM
Oil Capacity and Type 0.63 quart (0.6 liters); SAE 30 (in freezing weather use 5W30)
Weight 31 lb, dry (14.1 kg, dry)
Overall Dimensions 396 mm x 355 mm x 339 mm
Fire hazards
Wear eye protection
Shock hazard
Hot surfaces
Toxic fumes
Moving parts
Read manual
before operation
Slow
Fast
Fuel
Oil
Choke
On/Off
Fuel Shutoff
SAFETY SYMBOLS
C
G
Operational Control Symbols
The following symbols may be used on your engine to alert you to potential hazards or to give you guidance in operating your
engine. Look over them and understand their meanings before operating your engine.
Safety or Hazard Symbols
Hot! Do not touch!