Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Note: Operating engine on a steep angle will cause the
engine to lose lubrication and seize.
Review “safety and warning precautions” and “pre-operation
inspection” sections before starting engine.
Engine Start
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the
ON
position.
SEE FIGURE 5
2. Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and cooling fins
to ensure proper air flow.
3. Move throttle lever 1/2 way between the
FULL
and
LOW
THROTTLE positions.
SEE FIGURES 3 AND 4
4. Move the choke lever:
•
If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is
low, move choke lever to the
FULL CHOKE
position.
SEE FIGURE 5
•
If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is
high, move choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE
position
or
RUN
position.
SEE FIGURES 6 AND 7
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. MOVE
THE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA
OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING. INHALATION CAN CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE
UNATTENDED.
CAUTION
DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE
CONTROL TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE, ENGINE
DAMAGE, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR.
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 4
LOW THROTTLE POSITION
IS ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT
THROTTLE
LEVER
FULL THROTTLE POSITION
IS ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT
FIGURE 3
FUEL LEVER
ON POSITION
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
FIGURE 5
CHOKE RUN
POSITION
FIGURE 7
