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Operator’s Manual

Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine

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WaRNINGS aND SaFETY PRECaUTIONS

OPERaTOR’S RESPONSIBIlITY

Accurate, safe and effective use of this engine is the operator’s 

responsibility.

•  Read and follow all safety instructions.
•  Maintain the engine according to directions and schedule 

included in this Viper® operator’s manual.

•  Ensure that anyone who uses the engine is familiar with and 

understands all controls and safety precautions.

SaFETY mESSaGES

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to 

potential safety concerns, engine damage as well as helpful op-

erating and servicing information. Please read all the informa-

tion carefully to avoid injury and engine damage.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual 

that may help the operator in the operation or service of the 

engine.

 

This symbol points out important safety instruc-

tions which if not followed could endanger your 

personal safety. 

BEFORE OPERaTING ENGINE:

 

WaRNING

WaRNING INDICaTES a HaZaRD WHICH, IF NOT 

aVOIDED, COUlD RESUlT IN DEaTH OR SERIOUS IN-

JURY aND/OR PROPERTY DamaGE.

 CaUTION

CaUTION INDICaTES YOU CaN BE HURT OR YOUR 

EQUIPmENT DamaGED IF THE SaFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS THaT FOllOW THIS SIGNal WORD aRE NOT 

OBEYED.

 WaRNING

CalIFORNIa PROPOSITION 65 WaRNING

ENGINE ExHaUST FROm THIS PRODUCT CONTaINS 

CHEmICalS kNOWN TO THE STaTE OF CalIFORNIa 

TO CaUSE CaNCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER RE-

PRODUCTIVE HaRm.

 ImPORTaNT

INDICaTES HElPFUl INFORmaTION FOR PROPER aS-

SEmBlY, OPERaTION, OR maINTENaNCE OF YOUR 

EQUIPmENT.

 WaRNING

FaIlURE TO COmPlY WITH all SaFETY aND OPERaT-

ING INSTRUCTIONS CaN RESUlT IN lOSS OF ENGINE 

CONTROl, SERIOUS PERSONal INJURY TO YOU aND/

OR BYSTaNDERS, aND RISk OF EQUIPmENT aND 

PROPERTY DamaGE. 

 WaRNING

REaD ENTIRE OPERaTING aND maINTENaNCE 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT aND THE 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EQUIPmENT THIS ENGINE 

POWERS.  FaIlURE TO FOllOW INSTRUCTIONS COUlD 

RESUlT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEaTH. OPERaTE THE 

ENGINE aCCORDING TO THE SaFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

OUTlINED HERE aND INSERTED THROUGHOUT THE 

TExT.  aNYONE WHO USES THIS ENGINE mUST REaD 

THE INSTRUCTIONS aND BE FamIlIaR WITH THE 

CONTROlS.

 WaRNING

CERTaIN COmPONENTS IN THIS PRODUCT aND 

ITS RElaTED aCCESSORIES CONTaIN CHEmICalS 

kNOWN TO THE STaTE OF CalIFORNIa TO CaUSE 

CaNCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE 

HaRm.  WaSH HaNDS aFTER HaNDlING.

Summary of Contents for 13276

Page 1: ...ual Original Operating Instructions Viper 99cc 4 Cycle Engine P N 13279 ECN 9540 Rev 10 11 12 2012 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 Email for more information info ardisam com Includ...

Page 2: ...the unit This information includes the MANUAL the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed This manual should remain w...

Page 3: ...SULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN JURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Caution CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED Warn...

Page 4: ...exhaust becomes very hot during operation Keep engine at least three feet away from buildings and other equipment during operation Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket Als...

Page 5: ...equipment parts fromViper including all nuts and bolts Always wipe up excess spilled fuel from engine before starting Clean up spilled fuel immediately If fuel is spilled do not start the engine but m...

Page 6: ...d Symbols Hot Do not touch Displacement Cycle 99cc 4 Cycle Ignition Type Electronic ignition Cooling System Forced air cooling Idling Carburetor Adjust 2000 100 RPM Valve Clearance Cold engine Intake...

Page 7: ...move outdoors to fill the tank Important Engine is shipped from factory without oil You must add engine oil before starting en gine If engine is started without oil engine may be damaged beyond repai...

Page 8: ...t engine in the follow ing ways DO NOT use starting fluid DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner carburetor or spark plug chamber DO NOT remove spark plug and pull on starter rope F...

Page 9: ...ug hole CHECKING and FILLING Fuel TANK Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking or refilling fuel Use unleaded regular unleaded premium automotive fuels only Commercial fuel ma...

Page 10: ...f present 3 Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and fuel cap to ensure proper air flow 4 Move throttle 1 2 of the way toward the highest speed position 5 Close the choke lever If the engine is co...

Page 11: ...ke lever to Half Choke SEE FIGURE 4 10 Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at Half Choke position until engine warms up 11 After starting the engine slowly move the choke lever to the Open Choke position...

Page 12: ...t will also help reduce air pollution To help you properly care for your engine the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance procedures using...

Page 13: ...Check oil periodically do not overfill Changing Oil Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level surface before checking or refilling oil Engine should be warm for easy removal of oi...

Page 14: ...ebris from around the spark plug area 3 Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur pitted electrodes burned electrodes cracked porcelain or deposits around electrodes 4 After analysis...

Page 15: ...ark plug hole from debris 2 Drainfuel fromtankbeforeattemptingtoclean replace filter 3 Remove two nuts holding muffler to the engine and remove muffler 4 Remove single tank bolt from fuel tank assembl...

Page 16: ...ng to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine for 10 15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer reaches the carburetor a Start engine and run until engine runs itself out of any residualfuelleftincarbu...

Page 17: ...airs 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 ord...

Page 18: ...ir 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...

Page 19: ...13975 3000 6000 ft 13976 6000 8000 ft NOTICE 1 Engines should not be operated at less than 3 000 feet when fitted with an altitude kit Doing so may result in serious damage to engine 2 Engines that h...

Page 20: ...8 5 Parts Breakdown 99cc Engine Main PARTS Explosion 31 6 32 24 16 8 19 15 15 7 16 16 19 23 12 12 19 11 19 11 21 32 21 10 21 21 25 19 23 20 21 13 13 13 13 14 13 19 29 9 24 3 31 2 26 5 27 1 1 19 28 23...

Page 21: ...6 KIT THROTTLE CONTROL SPRINGS 1 15 10147 KIT STARTER CUP AND BLOWER FAN 1 16 10148 KIT BLOWER HOUSING 1 17 13895 Kit Air Cleaner 1 18 10150 KIT CARBURETOR TUNE UP 1 19 13925 KIT GASKETS 1 20 13896 Ki...

Page 22: ...warrantieseitherexpressedorimpliedandallotherobligations or liabilities on our part Ardisam does not assume and does not authorize any other person to assume for us any liability in connection with th...

Page 23: ...he warranty period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage that part will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner Any such part repaired or replaced under...

Page 24: ...o ardisam com All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Items used for pro...

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