EarthQuake WP4310 - Manual (Page 6)

Operator’s Manual
WP4310 43cc Water Pump
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BURNS AND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the
engine become extremely hot during the operation
of the engine. These parts remain extremely hot after
the engine has stopped.
This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic
converter which contributes to the engine’s
compliance with the EPA.
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
during and after operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from
muffler guard and other hot parts of the engine to
avoid fires.
CAUTION
AVOID INJURY! WHEN WORKING ON OR
REPLACING PARTS FOR THE ENGINE OR PUMP
YOU MUST ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire
away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This
must always be done or arcing may occur between
spark plug wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the engine or pump.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed
during repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory.
Never replace parts that are not specifically
designed for the pump.
6. Replace spark plug wire
CAUTION
AVOID INJURY! HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL
BY-PRODUCT OF A FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC
CONVERTER. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT BURNS AND FIRES.
GAS OIL RATIO
1 gallon 2.5 ounces 50:1
2 gallons 5 ounces 50:1
5 gallons 13 ounces 50:1
CAUTION
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE OR PUMP:
AVOID INJURY! NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY
THE ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF ENGINE IS
MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
CAUTION
AVOID INJURY! PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR
WATER PUMP UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE
PREVIOUS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. ONCE
COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO
START YOUR PUMP.
CAUTION
AVOID INJURY! ALWAYS WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION WHILE OPERATING ENGINE.
OPERATION
STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR
PUMP
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
Quality
To operate the engine you must use a high quality
2-cycle oil to ensure that the engine operates
correctly for the life of the engine. Use unleaded
regular, unleaded premium or reformulated
automotive fuel only. It may contain up to 10%
ethanol, 10% gasohol, 15% MTBE, and 15% ETBE. DO
NOT use Methanol or leaded fuels.
Mixture
Run pump with a ratio of 50:1. DO NOT use marine
2-cycle oil. See chart below.