Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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MAXIMUM FUEL
FILL LEVEL
OPERATION
Pre-Operation Inspection
1. Check that engine is filled with the proper amount and
type of oil. For the most appropriate type of oil to use,
see chart below.
2. Check that the engine has the 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.
FIGURE 1
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.
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
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.
ALWAYS PERFORM A PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
BEFORE EACH OPERATION AND CORRECT ANY
PROBLEM.
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THIS ENGINE,
OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE
OPERATION, CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR IF THIS
WARNING IS NOT COMPLIED WITH.
WARNING
9. Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review
the operator’s manual provide with the equipment
powered by this engine for any safety and warning
precautions and/or procedures that should be followed
before starting this engine.
Checking And Filling The Fuel Tank
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before
checking or refilling fuel. Use unleaded regular, unleaded
premium automotive fuels only. Low/no ethanol blends
recommended. Fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol.
DO NOT
mix oil with fuel.
1. Make sure engine is cool and not running while filling.
2. Remove fuel cap.
3. Fill tank to fuel level limit.
SEE FIGURE 1
Note: Do not overfill.
3. Replace cap and remove any spilled fuel before
operating.
