Ardisam EarthQuake WP4310, Operating & Parts Manual

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EARTHQUAKE, Division of Ardisam, Inc.
MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK
MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK
Mixing Fuel
1. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well
ventilated area.
2. Fill certified fuel container 1/4 full of recommended
fuel.
3. Add recommended amount of 2-cycle oil. DO NOT
use 2-cycle marine oil.
4. Screw on container cap straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
6. Unscrew cap slowly to vent. Add the remainder of fuel
requirements.
7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to
evaporate before moving or transporting.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Never store engine with fuel in the
tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly
flammable.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Never mix fuel and oil directly in
engine fuel tank. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel
containers approved by the Underwriter’s
Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for
Testing & Materials (ASTM).
CAUTION
Avoid injury! An adult must always handle and fill
the engine with fuel.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Always handle gas in a well ventilated
area, outdoors, away from flames or sparks.
This engine uses a gas/oil mixture. DO NOT run on
straight gas only, engine damage will result.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area or outdoors away from
flames and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry
surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full allowing space for
fuel to expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off
spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
ASSEMBL ASSEMBL
ASSEMBL ASSEMBL ASSEMBLYYYYY
1. Connect the suction hose to water pump inlet and the
discharge hose to pump outlet using provided hose
clamps.
2. Attach suction screen to inlet hose.
NOTE: 1” suction hose is required.
NORMAL OPERA NORMAL OPERA
NORMAL OPERA NORMAL OPERA
NORMAL OPERATION TION
TION TION
TION
1. Always prime water pump fully with water before
starting engine. Loosen the filler cap and fill the pump
with priming water.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! DO NOT start engine if fuel is spilled.
Wipe off excess fuel and allow to dry. Remove
engine from area to avoid sparks.
OPERA OPERA
OPERA OPERA OPERATION
TION
TION TION TION
Fill Port