OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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CHECKING & ADDING OIL
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking or refill-
ing oil.
1. Clean around oil fill area. SEE FIGURE 1.
2. Slide out dipstick and wipe clean with cloth. SEE FIGURE 2.
3. Reinsert and tighten dipstick.
4. Slide out dipstick and check oil.
5. If oil level is below the top thread of the oil fill hole, refill to upper
level. SEE FIGURE 3(a) & 3(b).
6. Change oil if contaminated. (See Chapter 5 Under “LUBRICA-
TION”.)
Viper engine oil may be put in through the oil dipstick hole or through
the oil fill plug opening. If an oil plug is present, loosen screw and fill oil
until oil level is even with top thread in plug hole.
CHECKING & FILLING GAS TANK
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking or refill-
ing oil. Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium automotive fuels only.
Fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
1. Make sure engine is cool and not operating while filling.
2. Remove gas cap.
Note: Do not overfill.
3. Replace cap and remove any spilled fuel before operating.
WARNING
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN-
DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE
ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUT-
DOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3(a)
FIGURE 3(b)
drain plug
oil fill hole
dipstick
top thread
upper level