Operator’s Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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7. Turn the On/Off switch to the
ON
position.
SEE FIGURE 8
8. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance
is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid
stroke.
DO NOT
pull out the rope all of the way. Let it
return to its original position very slowly. Repeat this step
until engine starts.
9. After engine begins operating, move choke lever to
HALF CHOKE
position.
SEE FIGURE 6
10. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at
HALF CHOKE
position until engine warms up.
11. Once engine is warmed up, slowly move the choke lever
to the
RUN
position.
SEE FIGURE 7
12. Move throttle lever to desired speed.
SEE FIGURE 3
To Stop the Engine:
1. Move the throttle lever to the
LOW THROTTLE
position
and allow the engine to run at low speeds for 1-2
minutes.
SEE FIGURE 4
2. Turn the On/Off switch to the
OFF
position.
SEE FIGURE 9
3. Move the fuel lever to the
OFF
position.
SEE FIGURE 10
4. Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its
original position when resistance is felt. This operation
will prevent outside moisture from entering the
combustion chamber.
Stopping the Engine with the Fuel Lever:
Move the fuel lever to the
OFF
position and wait until the
engine stops. Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor over
long periods, or the passages of the carburetor may become
clogged with impurities and malfunction may result.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FUEL LEVER
OFF POSITION
FIGURE 10
