Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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FUEL LEVER
ON POSITION
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
FIGURE 17
TRANSPORTING ENGINE
1. Shut fuel supply off by moving the fuel lever to the
OFF
position. Failure to turn fuel off may cause raw fuel to
enter the crank case contaminating the engine oil and
providing insufficient lubrication.
SEVERE ENGINE
DAMAGE MAY RESULT. SEE FIGURES 17 AND 18
2. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or
vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious
injury or death.
3. If fuel is present in the fuel tank remove fuel or transport
with an open vehicle in an upright position.
4. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel into an
approved red fuel container.
DO NOT
siphon by mouth.
5. Run engine or drain to use up the fuel in the carburetor
and fuel tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated
area.
6. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine. Allow to dry.
STEPS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE
1. Mix an appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer, such as
STA-BIL®, to fresh gasoline, in the ratio recommended on
the stabilizer packaging. Run the engine for five minutes
to distribute the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel
system. This will prevent gum, varnish and corrosion
build up in your fuel system during long-term storage for
up to 12 months.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer
reaches the carburetor.
a. Move fuel lever to the
OFF
position and start engine.
Run until engine runs itself out of any residual fuel
left in fuel cup and fuel lines. (It is normal for the
engine to run two to three minutes before the fuel is
completely out of system.)
WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR
OPEN FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS TOXIC. DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH.
DO NOT STORE ENGINE INSIDE A BUILDING WITH
FUEL IN THE TANK. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE
PRESENT CAUSING IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL
VAPORS.
CHECK ENGINE OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
FAILURE TO FOLLOWS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FUEL LEVER
OFF POSITION
FIGURE 18
3. Remove the remainder of the fuel from the fuel tank into
an approved fuel container.
4. Store engine in its upright position.
5. Remove all debris from engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
At Viper, we build quality and durability into the design of our
products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful
maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your
Viper Engine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by
following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this
section.
This section will help you pinpoint the causes of common
problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on your
retailer, an authorized service center or Viper. Viper will make
the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. A
parts breakdown is located toward the end of this manual.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or
help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire
about warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact information
found in this section.
