Operator's Manual
Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine
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OIL TYPE:
SAE 5W-30
OIL TYPE:
SAE 10W-30
OIL TYPE:
SAE 30
TEMP (F)
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
TEMP (C)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
OIL TYPE:
SAE 15W/40
WARNING
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN
ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF
YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST.
BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE
NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THIS ENGINE,
OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE
OPERATION, CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT
MALFUNCTIONS. ALWAYS PERFORM A PRE-
OPERATION INSPECTION BEFORE EACH
OPERATION. CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE
OPERATION.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE.
• NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
OR RUNNING.
• ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL TANK.
• DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOWS WARNING CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE
FOLLOWING 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. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN SPRAY
OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM SPARK
PLUG.
CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT
BURNS AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM
THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR
THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS
FLIP THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
OPERATION
Pre-Operation Inspection
1. Check that the engine is equipped with the proper
amount and type of oil. To determine the most
appropriate type of oil to use,
SEE TABLE 1
.
2. Check that the engine has appropriate amount of fuel.
3. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
4. Inspect fuel hoses and connections for tightness and fuel
seepage.
5. Look for signs of engine damage.
6. Check that all guards and shields are in place, and all
screws, nuts and bolts are tightened.
7. Eliminate excessive debris around muffler and recoil
starter.
8. Be sure air filter and cylinder fins are clean and free of
debris.
9. Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review
the operator’s manual provided with the equipment
powered by this engine for any safety and warning
precautions and/or procedures that should be followed
before starting this
Table 1.
Choose Oil Type
