Operator’s Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
Check for parts online at
www.ardisam.com
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
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Ordering Replacement Parts
Parts can be obtained from the store where the unit was
purchased or direct from the factory. To order parts visit
www.ardisam.com or call
1-800-345-6007.
For other general
questions, you can email us at:
Please include the following information with your order:
1) Part numbers
2) Part description
3) Quantity
4) Model number and serial number
SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Viper spares. Refer to the Illustrated Parts
Breakdown and parts list.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
1. Power switch off
1. Flip switch to
ON
position
2. Fuel valve off
2. Check fuel valve is on
3. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
4. Out of fuel
4. Refuel
5. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Electric Start
5. Battery discharged
5. Recharge battery
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
1. Dirty air filter
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
2. Turn off choke
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Call factory
Engine is hard to start
1. Stale fuel
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer at end of season
2. Spark plug wire loose
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached
to spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new
fuel can
Engine misses or lacks power
1. Clogged fuel tank or fuel filter
1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air filter
2. Clean or replace
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
3. Call factory
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to
0.030”
Engine runs, then quits
1. Fuel cap not venting
1. Replace fuel cap
Contact Ardisam customer service if above remedies fail.
WARNING
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, OR FAILURE TO
CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE OPERATION
CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION. ALWAYS
FOLLOW THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHEDULES IN THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
CHECK ENGINE REGULARLY FOR LOOSE NUTS
AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
•
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL.
•
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED
FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND
ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
