Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
Check for parts online at
www.ardisam.com
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a Viper Engine. We have worked to ensure that your
engine meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your engine will provide many years of service.
Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Viper reserves the right to change, alter or improve the
product and this document at any time without prior notice.
CONTENTS
Introduction/Contents/Federal Emissions Information/Registration and Service/Ownership Records ......................................................2
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Engine Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Service ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Hazard Symbols and Meanings/Control and Operating Symbols/Safety Decals/Specifications ....................................................................6
Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-11
Maintenance and Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12-16
Troubleshooting and Repair/Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Illustrated Parts Breakdown............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18-19
High Altitude Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21-23
This manual may contain information for several models. Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains important
information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. The owner must be certain that all the product information is included
with 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 with the engine even if it is resold.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
REGISTRATION AND SERVICE
Record the product model number and serial number in the space
provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting
technical support. Excluding emissions-related warranty items, the
warranty is valid only if the completed registration is received by
Viper within 30 days of purchase. (SEE WARRANTY SECTION FOR
MORE INFORMATION.) You can register your warranty online by
visiting www.ardisam.com, or by mailing it to: Ardisam, Inc., 1160
8th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829. If you prefer phone, call our
customer service department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
FEDERAL EMISSION INFORMATION
Viper warrants to the retail purchaser, that this small, off-road engine was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time
of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and those of the State of California
(CARB).
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