Ardisam EarthQuake WP4310, Operating & Parts Manual

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SAFETY SAFETY
SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY
BURNS AND FIRES BURNS AND FIRES
BURNS AND FIRES BURNS AND FIRES 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.
STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR PUMP STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR PUMP
STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR PUMP STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR PUMP STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR PUMP
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
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 engine or pump.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
PREP PREP
PREP PREP PREPARING ENGINE FOR ST
ARING ENGINE FOR ST
ARING ENGINE FOR ST ARING ENGINE FOR ST ARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
ARTING
ARTING ARTING ARTING
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 earth auger with a ratio of 50:1. DO NOT use
marine 2-cycle oil. See chart below.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Hot gases are a normal by-product of
a functioning catalytic converter. Follow all safety
instructions to prevent burns and fires.
S A G L I O O I T A R
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s n o l l a g 2 s e c n u o 5 1 : 0 5
s n o l l a g 5 s e c n u o 3 1 1 : 0 5
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.
OPERA OPERA
OPERA OPERA OPERATION
TION
TION TION TION