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EARTHQUAKE, Division of Ardisam, Inc.

CAUTION

To prevent accidental starting:
Avoid injury! Engine must be turned off and cool,
and spark plug wire must be removed from spark
plug before checking and adjusting engine or
equipment.

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Engine must be shut-off, cool, and
spark plug wire removed before any repair or
maintenance can be done.

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Temperature of muffler and nearby
areas may exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid these
areas.

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Check pump often for loose nuts
and bolts. Keep these items tightened.

Cooling Fins

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Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from

any debris before each use.

Air Filters

•

Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed.

Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is
not installed on engine.

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Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of

operation.

Clean more frequently if engine is operated

in extremely dusty conditions.

Steps for Cleaning Air Filters

1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and
debris are removed. Press filter when washing, do not
twist.

2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.

3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing
filter until it is dry.

4. Apply oil to the entire filter.

5. Remove excess oil.

6. Attach the filter and filter cover to the engine.

Spark Plug

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Check spark plug every 50 operating hours.

1. Remove dirt and debris around the spark plug before
removing.

2. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following
have occurred: pitted electrodes, burned electrodes,
cracked porcelain, or deposits around the electrodes.

3. Check spark plug for proper gap (.025” to .030”).

4. After analysis of the spark plug, install original or a
new spark plug and tighten securely.

NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

NOTE: CROSS REFERENCE SPARK PLUG IS A
CHAMPION CJ8.

Carburetor

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Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.

MAINTENANCE AND ST

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

ORAGE

PUMP MAINTENANCE

1. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.

2. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold
area can cause build up of harmful condensation.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Never store engine with fuel in the
tank inside a building. Potential sparks may be
present for ignition of fuel and fuel vapors.

CAUTION

Avoid injury! An adult must always do maintenance
and repair on engine and attachments.

Never twist air filters when cleaning. Always
press.