Viper 31338/E Page 24 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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VIPER Engines, Manufactured by Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Avenue

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223

Summary of Contents for 31338/E

Page 1: ...EM31338 Rev 05 02 12 2012 Ardisam Inc Original Operating Instructions 31338 E Viper 196cc 4 Cycle Engine Get parts online at www getearthquake com...

Page 2: ...ngratulations on your investment in quality CONTENTS Introduction 2 Registration Warranty Engine ID 3 5 Specifications 6 General Safety Precautions 7 8 Engine Components 9 Pre Operation Procedures 10...

Page 3: ...r person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of our products To be at No Charge however warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam Inc or one of our authorized service cente...

Page 4: ...nline at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 4 SERIAL SERIAL 31338 Manual Start Model 31338E Electric Start Model ELECTRIC KEY START ENGINE IDENTIFICATION Please use the following illus...

Page 5: ...t scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage that...

Page 6: ...2 mm Exhaust 0 20 0 02 mm Maximum Torque 11 N M 2500 RPM Bore and Stroke 68 x 54 mm Spark Plug Type BP7ES BPR7ES NGK or 0 7 mm gap Torch F7TC Gasoline Type Unleaded Gasoline Tank Capacity 0 95 gallon...

Page 7: ...who uses this engine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions SIGNAL WORDS A signal word alerts you to potential hazards that could harm you or others Each signal word is preceded by the...

Page 8: ...PLE OR ANIMALS ALWAYS POINT EXHAUST AND MUFFLER IN A SAFE DIRECTION NEVER RUN ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED AREA EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUILDINGS THAT ARE ENCLOSED ON ONE OR MORE SIDES CAR POR...

Page 9: ...EFUEL WHILE SMOKING NEAR OPEN FLAME OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS 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 FI...

Page 10: ...F THE ENGINE IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE TIME TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE PROB LEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE OPERATING AVOID INJURY ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATE...

Page 11: ...rough 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 s...

Page 12: ...alf choke position is established when the choke lever is maneuvered half way between CHOKE and RUN positions SEE FIGURE 6 First Start Cold Start Move choke lever to full choke SEE FIGURE 5 Warm Start...

Page 13: ...f choke SEE FIGURE 6 8 Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at half choke position until en gine warms up 9 Move choke lever to no choke position and move throttle to de sired speed SEE FIGURE 7 ELECTRIC S...

Page 14: ...season Service more frequently under dusty conditions These items should only be performed by a mechanically proficient person or by the servicing dealer MAINTENANCE Please read the maintenance schedu...

Page 15: ...before checking or refilling oil Engine should be warm for easy removal of oil 1 Detach spark plug wire and move away from spark plug If engine uses a battery disconnect at negative terminal SEE FIGU...

Page 16: ...dirt are removed 3 Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter until it is dry 4 Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine SPARK PLUG The recommended spark plug is a Torch...

Page 17: ...arting engine BATTERY ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY Viper engines use a 12 V 7 0 AH 20HR battery Never connect the bat tery in reverse polarity avoiding a short circuit to the battery charging system Always co...

Page 18: ...r transport with an open vehicle in an upright position 4 If an enclosed vehicle must be used remove gas into an approved red fuel container DO NOT siphon by mouth 5 Run engine or drain to use up the...

Page 19: ...authorized mechanics in your area A parts catalog is included in this section We will always be glad to answer any questions you encounter or find suitable assistance to meet your needs To order parts...

Page 20: ...ilter 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 fres...

Page 21: ...4 Cycle Engine Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 21 196cc VIPER ENGINE PARTS EXPLOSION 22 21 20 19 17 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 25 26 27 28...

Page 22: ...1 14 642812 AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1 15 64278 WING NUT 2 16 64685 AIR CLEANER KIT 1 17 64157 WASHER 2 18 64156 OIL DRAIN PLUG 2 19 913328 DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY 2 20 64212 SPARK PLUG 1 21 64294 GASKET EXHAUST...

Page 23: ...EF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 913164 BLOWER HOUSING ELECTRIC START 1 2 913165 KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 3 46139 IGNITION KEY NOT SHOWN 1 4 913475 CHARGING COIL 1 5 913482 STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 4 5 1...

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