Pre-Operation - Eskimo M43 43cc Mako Power Manuel De L'opérateur

PRE-OPERATION

STEPS FOR WORkING ON ENGINE OR AUGER
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire 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 arc-
ing may occur between spark plug wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the engine or auger.
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 re-
place parts that are not specifically designed for the engine
or auger.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
Before starting your ice auger powerhead engine, make sure the
black throttle cable housing is seated all the way into the brass
ferrule at the engine side of the cable.
GAS AND OIl
Quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using "VIPER" brand 2-cycle
oil (P/N 300400) to ensure that the engine operates correctly
throughout the life of the engine. "VIPER" brand 2-cycle oil has fuel
stabilizer additive which helps to prevent gasoline from oxidizing
and gumming up the carburetor when the unit is not in use for long
periods of time. Use unleaded regular gas only. It is best to use
premium gasoline that has no ethanol content.
NOTE: VIPER oil can be purchased from our web site at www.
GetEskimo.com.
mixture
Run earth auger with a 50:1 ratio.
GAS
1 gallon
2 gallons
5 gallons
mIxING FUEl AND FIllING GAS 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 with fuel stabilizer.
4. Screw container cap on straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
Check for parts online at www.geteskimo.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
OIl RATIO
2.5 ounces 50:1
5 ounces 50:1
13 ounces 50:1
CAUTION
DO NOT AlTER/mODIFY ENGINE OR AUGER:
NEvER AlTER OR mODIFY THE ENGINE FROm THE
FACTORY. SERIOUS INjURY OR DEATH mAY OCCUR IF
ENGINE IS mODIFIED OR AlTERED.
WHEN WORkING ON OR REPlACING PARTS FOR THE
ENGINE OR AUGER YOU mUST AlWAYS DISCONNECT
SPARk PlUG WIRE FROm THE SPARk PlUG AND kEEP
IT AWAY FROm THE SPARk PlUG.
AlWAYS WEAR HEARING
OPERATING ENGINE.
PlEASE DO NOT START YOUR EARTH AUGER UNTIl
YOU HAvE READ THE PREvIOUS SECTION OF THIS
mANUAl. IF YOU HAvE READ THESE, FOllOW THE
STEPS BElOW TO START YOUR EARTH AUGER.
NEvER STORE ENGINE WITH GAS IN THE TANk INDOORS.
FUEl AND FUEl vAPORS ARE HIGHlY FlAmmABlE.
NEvER mIx FUEl AND OIl DIRECTlY IN ENGINE GAS
TANk. USE ONlY NON-mETAl, PORTABlE FUEl
CONTAINERS APPROvED BY THE UNDERWRITER'S
lABORATORY (U.l.) OR THE AmERICAN SOCIETY FOR
TESTING & mATERIAlS (ASTm).
HANDlING AND FIllING THE ENGINE WITH FUEl mUST
AlWAYS BE DONE BY AN ADUlT.
AlWAYS HANDlE FUEl IN A WEll vENTIlATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROm FlAmES OR SPARkS.
ImPORTANT
THIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIl mIxTURE. DO NOT RUN ON
STRAIGHT GAS ONlY, ENGINE DAmAGE WIll RESUlT.
6. Unscrew gas 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.
Filling Gas Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before
refilling the gas tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from flames
and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the gas cap.
4. Loosen gas cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full, allow space for fuel to expand.
7. Immediately replace gas cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled fuel
and allow to dry before starting engine.
Operator's Manual
43cc Mako™ Power Ice Auger
PROTECTION WHIlE
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