Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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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.
START AND RUN ENGINE OUTDOORS. DO NOT
START OR RUN ENGINE IN ENCLOSED AREA, EVEN
IF DOORS OR WINDOWS ARE OPEN.
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 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
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK
PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
•
Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
•
Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes
may be pulled into a building.
•
Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not
easily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole
or areas where hills surround your working area.)
•
Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed
on one or more sides, under tents, car ports or
basements.)
•
Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
•
Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone.
People should always be many feet away from the
operation of the engine and its attachments.
•
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.
•
Stay away from rotating parts. Place protective covers
over rotating parts.
•
Do not use engine around dry brush, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.
•
Always keep materials and debris clear of muffler
guard and other hot engine parts.
•
Never operate the engine without the muffler guard
in place.
•
Always make sure the exhaust pipe is free of foreign
objects.
•
The engine 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. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do
not wear shorts. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or
open shoes, and never operate the machine with
bare feet.
•
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get
caught in moving parts. Always keep hands, feet, hair
and loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and machine.
