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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main switch

The positions of the main switch are as follows:

All electrical systems are supplied with power, and
the engine can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.

OFF

All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.

a. Main switch

O F F

I T I

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Viper 150

Page 1: ...READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information The ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age WARNING VIPER 150 VIPER 150...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold...

Page 3: ...l tech niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce dures If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV please con...

Page 4: ...cedures easier or clearer A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid IMPO...

Page 5: ...all applicable OFF ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect at the time of manufacture Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV VIPER 15...

Page 6: ...el 4 8 Fuel cock 4 10 Choke 4 11 Seat 4 11 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 5 1 Pre operation check list 5 1 Fuel 5 3 Engine oil 5 3 Final transmission oil 5 3 Front and rear brakes 5 3 Throttle lever 5 4 Tires 5...

Page 7: ...ING TO KNOW YOUR ATV 7 2 RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT 7 2 BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE 7 11 TURNING YOUR ATV 7 15 CLIMBING UPHILL 7 17 RIDING DOWNHILL 7 20 CROSSING A SLOPE 7 21 CROSSING THROUGH SHA...

Page 8: ...ation 11 3 Maintenance record 11 4 ETON AMERICA LLC LIMITED VEHICLE WARRANTY 11 5 CLEANING AND STORAGE 9 1 Cleaning 9 1 Storage 9 2 Troubleshooting 8 32 Troubleshooting chart 8 33 Installing a wheel 8...

Page 9: ...ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an ATV without adult supervision and never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she does not have the...

Page 10: ...Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual Check the ter rain carefully before you start up any hill Never...

Page 11: ...cautious in order to re duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of con trol Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that recommended in this manual Remember that wet bra...

Page 12: ...e exhaust with fans or open win dows and doors carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns garages or car ports...

Page 13: ...1 1 5 Down load your free copy of E TON s ATV Rider Safety Handbook From www etonamerica com...

Page 14: ...for Europe 2 1 2 Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV These labels contain important information for safe and proper operation Never remove any labels from your ATV If a label becomes di...

Page 15: ...2 2 2 2 1 H7101 FID0 0000 I I...

Page 16: ...2 3 2 4 3 5 6...

Page 17: ...3 1 3 DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel cock 2 Rear wheel 3 Footrest 4 Front wheel 1 Spark arrester 2 Seat 3 Footrest Right view 3 1 2 2 3 1 4 Left view...

Page 18: ...rottle lever 5 Main switch 6 Fuel tank cap 8 Handlebar switches 7 Auxiliary 12v DC Electrical Outlet 9 Choke TIP The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual 10...

Page 19: ...ectrical systems are supplied with power and the engine can be started The key cannot be re moved OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be re moved a Main switch OFF O I I T I N G N a 1 0 A W...

Page 20: ...ar indicator light Neutral indicator light F This indicator light comes on when the transmis sion is in the forward position 1 Forward indicator light F 2 3 1 2 Neutral indicator light N 3 Reverse ind...

Page 21: ...ht Set the switch to to turn on the high beams and the taillight Set the switch to to turn off all the lights NOTE The headlights and the taillight can be turned on only when the engine is running Hor...

Page 22: ...n as soon as the lever is released 1 Throttle lever 1 Speed limiting throttle adjustment Your ATV is equipped with a throttle travel limiting bolt which is used to control the maximum speed of the ATV...

Page 23: ...in direction b Do not turn the adjusting screw out more than 11mm 0 4 in or the throttle cable could be damaged Always make sure the throttle lever free play is adjusted to 1 0 3 0 mm 0 04 0 12 in Se...

Page 24: ...handle bar To apply the front brake pull the brake lever toward the handlebar grip 1 Front brake lever Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the left handle bar To apply the rear brake p...

Page 25: ...ock button Always set the parking brake before starting the engine The ATV could start moving unexpectedly if the parking brake is not applied This could cause loss of control or a collision Always be...

Page 26: ...hand side of your engine The shifting shaft has three positions R N F R Reverse N Neutral F Forward The shifting shaft must be placed on N to start the engine Once the engine is started engine the br...

Page 27: ...anol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing methanol and ethanol are not recom mended by E TON because it can cause damage to the fuel system or ATV performance problems rings as well as to t...

Page 28: ...the fuel cock lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Turn the fuel cock lever to this position when starting the engine and riding This indicates reserve With the fuel cock lever in this...

Page 29: ...the choke in direction b to turn off the choke See the Starting a cold engine section on page 6 1 for proper operation 1 Fully open ON 2 Half open warming up position 3 Closed OFF 4 Choke 1 2 3 a b 4...

Page 30: ...er is located under the seat to use if the battery is discharged 1 Install the kickstarter lever 2 Move the kickstarter lever down lightly with your foot until the gears engage and then push it down s...

Page 31: ...edures and schedules described in the Owner s Manual Before using this vehicle check the following points Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident o...

Page 32: ...4 8 19 PAGE ROUTINEPAGE M T ITE Fuel Check fuel line for leakage Correct if necessary 4 8 5 3 Check ATV for oil leakage Correct if necessary 5 3 8 11 Final transmission oil 5 3 8 14 Check ATV for oil...

Page 33: ...8 14 Front and rear brakes Recommended brake fluid DOT4 Brake fluid leakage Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the pipe joint or brake fluid reservoir Apply the brake firmly for one min...

Page 34: ...of the drive chain and check the drive chain slack Lubricate and adjust the drive chain as necessary See page 8 29 Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at the recommended specifications A...

Page 35: ...d reading Dust or dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading to be incorrect 1 1 Low pressure tire gauge Set tire pressures to the following specifications Recommended pressure Front 28 kPa 4 0 p...

Page 36: ...to provide the best combination of handling braking and comfort Other tires rims sizes and combinations may not be appropriate Use of improper tires on this ATV may cause loss of control increasing yo...

Page 37: ...5 7 5 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are prop erly tightened Instruments and switches Check that all instruments and switches are working properly Correct if necessary...

Page 38: ...NING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Read the Owner s Manual carefully before riding the ATV If there is a control or function you do not u...

Page 39: ...tion 3 Closed OFF 4 Choke 0 30 10 20 30 50 70 90 F C 1 3 5 Use the choke in reference to the figure Position 1 Cold engine start with ambient temperature be low 30 C 90 F Position 2 Warming up positio...

Page 40: ...y to the throttle with the choke turned off Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold engine with the exception that the choke is not re quired when the engine is warm In...

Page 41: ...the drive select lever into the drive position apply the parking brake and then turn the fuel cock to OFF 320 km 200 mi or 20 hours and beyond The ATV can now be operated normally 0 160 km 0 100 mi o...

Page 42: ...hills or other inclines Park ing on a hill or other incline could cause the ATV to roll out of control increasing the chance of an accident If you must park on an incline place the ATV transversely a...

Page 43: ...ential safety hazards to you or others Installing after market products or having other modifications per formed to your ATV that change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can pu...

Page 44: ...at very slow speeds Avoid hills and rough terrain Choose terrain carefully Added weight affects the stability and handling of the ATV WARNING Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV Overloa...

Page 45: ...7 1 RIDING YOUR ATV 7...

Page 46: ...DGEMENT Get training if you are inexperienced Do not operate this ATV or allow anyone else WARNING to operate it without proper instruction The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator...

Page 47: ...dren under 16 years of age 16 WARNING A child under 16 should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc Use by chil dren of ATVs that are not recommended for their age can lead to sever...

Page 48: ...erator to shift position as needed during operation It is not for carrying passengers Never carry a passenger Carrying a passenger on this ATV greatly reduces your ability to balance and control this...

Page 49: ...equipment can reduce the severity of injuries in an accident Wear eye protection when operating your ATV to reduce the risk of a serious accident or injury Eye protection such as a face shield or gogg...

Page 50: ...ugs before or while driving this ATV You increase your chance of an accident Pre operation checks Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condition Perfo...

Page 51: ...peed of the ATV Turning in the adjusting screw decreases top speed and turning it out increases top speed See pages 4 4 and 4 5 2 Adjusting screw 1 Locknut 1 2 E TON recommends that all beginning ride...

Page 52: ...le see box in this section or ve hicle labeling Make sure the load does not interfere with your control or ability to see where you are going Loading and accessories As originally equipped this ATV is...

Page 53: ...g operation Always keep your feet on the footboards during operation otherwise they may contact the rear wheels WARNING Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV or cou...

Page 54: ...it Exhaust system WARNING Dry grass or brush or other combustible material accumulated around the engine area could catch fire Do not operate idle or park the ATV in dry grass or other dry ground cove...

Page 55: ...TV is designed for off road use only Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling and control of the ATV and may cause the ATV to go out of control Always avoid paved surfaces including sidewalks driv...

Page 56: ...lic roads can result in collisions with other vehicles In many states it is illegal to operate ATVs on public streets roads and highways Never operate this ATV on any public street road or highway eve...

Page 57: ...ul when operating on unfamiliar terrain Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when oper ating the ATV Do not operate on rough slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced th...

Page 58: ...mount a caution flag on the ATV DO NOT use the flag pole bracket as a trailer hitch You could collide with another vehicle if oper ating in off road areas where you cannot easily be seen Mount a caut...

Page 59: ...llow skin or clothing to come in contact with these compo nents With the engine idling the drive position and then release the parking brake Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly You will start to ac...

Page 60: ...and lean your upper body into the turn Use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly allowing the ATV to make the...

Page 61: ...t up any hill Never climb hills with ex cessively slippery or loose surfaces Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mast ered basic maneuvers on flat ground Always ch eck the terrain carefully b...

Page 62: ...e sure that your weight is transferred forward on the ATV This can be accomplished by leaning for ward and on steeper inclines standing on the footboards and leaning forward over the handlebars Whenev...

Page 63: ...ont brake When fully stopped apply the rear brake as well and then lock the parking brake The ATV could easily tip over backwards Apply both the front and rear brakes gradually When fully stopped lock...

Page 64: ...ing down a hill at an angle that would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one side Go straight down the hill where po ssible Improper braking can cause the wheels on the uphill side to come off the grou...

Page 65: ...ss a sloping surface Avoid slopes with slip pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your balance As you travel across a slope lean your WARNING Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills coul...

Page 66: ...ting the front wheels slightly uphill When riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns either up or down hill If your ATV does begin to tip over gradually steer in the downhill direction if there...

Page 67: ...ess ary apply them several times to let friction dry out the linings Do not continue to ride your ATV with out verifying that you have regained proper braking ability Wet brakes may have reduced stopp...

Page 68: ...ds at all times Avoid jumping the ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may result WARNING Riding improperly over obstacles could cause loss of control or a collision Before operating in a new...

Page 69: ...ontrol can usually be regained if there is room to do so by steering in the direction of the slide Applying the brakes or accelerating is not recommended until you have corrected the slide WARNING Ski...

Page 70: ...pletely WHAT TO DO If your ATV doesn t turn when you want it to Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning maneuvers again Be sure you are putting your weight on the footboard to the outside of...

Page 71: ...of the ATV to maintain proper balance If the ATV starts to tip steer down the hill if there are no obstacles in your way to regain balance If you discover that the ATV is going to tip over dismount on...

Page 72: ...familiar with vehicle service have an E TON dealer perform service WARNING Turn off the engine when performing mainten ance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch...

Page 73: ...rovided in the owner s tool kit are in tended to assist you in the performance of preven tive maintenance and minor repairs However additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform...

Page 74: ...INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes rst month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage and replace if...

Page 75: ...ces sary Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps and joints if necessary 7 Spark arrester Clean NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes rst month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320...

Page 76: ...heck brake lever free play and adjust if neces sary Replace brake shoes Whenever worn to the limit 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage and replace if nec essary 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dama...

Page 77: ...ary Engine oil Change Check ATV for oil leakage and correct if neces sary Change NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes rst month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 1300 800 2500 1600 2...

Page 78: ...eces sary Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable 19 Front and rear brake switches Check operation and correct if necessary 20 Lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary Adjust he...

Page 79: ...y wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the components of the brake master cylinder and caliper and change t...

Page 80: ...rk plug 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medi um to light tan the ideal color when the ATV is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a disti...

Page 81: ...nger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible 4 Install the spark plug cap Tightening torque Spark plug 12 0 Nm 1 20 m kgf 8 9 ft lbf TIP Inline fue...

Page 82: ...Turn the fuel cock to the ON position and check for leaks Inspect the fuel lines for cuts abrasions and deterioration Replace fuel lines as needed DO NOT operate or start the engine if the fuel filter...

Page 83: ...hen tighten the engine oil filler cap To change the engine oil 1 Place the ATV on a level surface 2 Start the engine warm it up for several min utes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the e...

Page 84: ...et it idle for several Make sure that no foreign material enters minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 9 Turn the engine o...

Page 85: ...ON dealer check and repair the ATV In addition the final transmission oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place the ATV on a level surfac...

Page 86: ...n bolt 25 Nm 2 5 m kgf 18 1 ft lbf 5 Add the specified amount of the recommend ed final transmission oil and then check the oil level NOTICE Be sure no foreign material enters the final transmission c...

Page 87: ...cover 2 Air filter element 2 1 3 Clean the air filter element with compressed air 6 Place the air filter element in the original position and then install the screw 4 Check the air filter element and...

Page 88: ...5 Insert the spark arrester and the back cover of muffler into the muffler then align the screw holes 6 Insert the screw and tighten it 1 2 3 Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure the exhaust pipe and m...

Page 89: ...and extensively tested at the E TON factory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor performance of or damage to the engine Adjusting the engine idling speed...

Page 90: ...hrottle stop screw at the carburetor To in crease the engine idling speed turn the throt tle stop screw in direction a and to decrease it turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified idling spee...

Page 91: ...N dealer at the inter vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu brication chart 1 Throttle lever free play 1 Brakes Replacement of brake components requires professional knowledge Brake servic...

Page 92: ...m 0 16 0 28 in as shown If the free play is incorrect adjust it as follows 1 Brake lever free play TIP Before adjusting the brake lever free play check the front brake shoes for wear the brake shoe we...

Page 93: ...direction b to decrease it until the right and left brake cable lengths are equal The cable joint will become vertical 1 Right brake cable 2 Left brake cable 1 Left brake cable adjusting nut 3 Cable j...

Page 94: ...disappeared have an E TON dealer replace the brake pads as a set Checking the rear brake pads Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system possibly causing it to become ineffectiv...

Page 95: ...aged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years Changing the rear brake fluid Checking the rear brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked...

Page 96: ...levers The operation of the front and rear brake levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lubricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Engine oil WARNING Inspect cable...

Page 97: ...lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tightened Battery This model is equipped with aVRLA Valve Regulated NOTICE Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanently...

Page 98: ...charged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the ATV is equipped with optional electrical accessories To store the battery 1 If the ATV will not be used for more than one m...

Page 99: ...E Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special constant voltage battery charger is requi...

Page 100: ...inside the drive chain You don t need to follow the procedure of chain slack adjustment The drive chain will be adjusted by tensioner that you lubricate the chain every 15 hours of operation or more...

Page 101: ...8 8 30 2 Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand under the frame 3 Remove the nuts from the wheel 4 Remove the wheel 1 Wheel nuts Removing a wheel 1 Loosen the wheel nuts 1 1...

Page 102: ...es Tightening torques Front wheel nuts 45 Nm 4 5 m kgf 33 ft lbf Rear wheel nuts 45 Nm 4 5 m kgf 33 ft lbf wheel Front 1 Arrow mark Installing a wheel 1 Install the wheel and the nuts TIP When install...

Page 103: ...should your ATV re quire any repair take it to an E TON dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools expe rience and know how to service the ATV properly Use only genuine E TON replaceme...

Page 104: ...Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have an E TON dealer check the ATV The engine does not star...

Page 105: ...bearings brakes transmission seals and electrical de vices Many expensive repair bills have result ed from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin operated car wa...

Page 106: ...instructions in the Cleaning section of this chapter 2 Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen ing the drain bolt this will prevent fuel deposits from building u...

Page 107: ...nd if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then block up the ATV so that all of its wheels are off the ground Alternative ly turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires f...

Page 108: ...57 8mm Automatic C V T V Belt Four cycle Air Oil cooled 9 7 1 Single A arm Adjustable Shocks travel 1 57 Swing Arm Adjustable Shock travel 2 95 Dual Mechanical drum Hydraulic Disc 21 7 10 22 0 kPa 0...

Page 109: ...H GTX9 35 W 35 W Rear Light 21 W 5 W 10 0 A Information is subject to change without notice Fluids Fuel Engine Oil Transmission Spark Plug NGK C7HSA NGK Unleaded Gasoline 89 octane SAE 15W 40 1 0 lite...

Page 110: ...vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been remo...

Page 111: ...reminder to you that the maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS month km mi...

Page 112: ...te warranty US regulations LIMITATIONS This Limited Vehicle Warranty shall not cover any Repairs or replacement required as a result of i accident ii iv repairs improperly performed or replacement imp...

Page 113: ...with the periodic maintenance chart in your Owner s manual 3 LIMITATIONS This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following a Repairs or replacement required as a result of i...

Page 114: ...s checking and lubricating 8 25 Carburetor adjusting 8 18 Chassis fasteners 5 7 Cleaning 9 1 D Choke 4 11 Brake shoes checking the front 8 20 E Engine break in 6 4 Engine cold start 6 1 Engine idling...

Page 115: ...2 Storage 9 2 T Throttle cable free play checking 8 19 Throttle lever 4 4 5 4 Tires and rims aftermarket 5 6 Tire information 5 6 Tire pressure measuring 5 4 Tires 5 4 Tire wear limit 5 6 Troubleshoo...

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Page 118: ...ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH NEVER operate without proper training or instruction at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions on public roads a collision can occur with anoth...

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