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).
Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Viper® operator’s manual. CAUTION • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS SAFETY DECALS This engine has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it...
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine FEATURES This is a 4-cycle air cooled engine. The 212cc engine utilizes a horizontal shaft and an oil slinger lubricated system. MUFFLER AIR CLEANER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL EXHAUST OUTLET PULL HANDLE SPARK Part No. 13814...
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine 9. Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review WARNING 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 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE before starting this engine.
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CORRECT ANY PROBLEM. • IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THIS ENGINE, NOTE: Viper engine oil may be put in through the oil OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE dipstick hole or through the oil fill plug opening. If OPERATION, CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION.
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Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING CAUTION CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. MOVE DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE THE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA CONTROL TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE, ENGINE OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE DAMAGE, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine 7. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 8 8. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid stroke. DO NOT pull out the rope all of the way. Let it return to its original position very slowly.
After the first 20 hours, or after the first month, of operating OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE a new Viper® Engine the oil should be replaced, and every 50 STARTING ENGINE. hours of operating time thereafter. The oil should be changed...
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Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine SPARK PLUG WIRE/CAP FIGURE 11 OIL FILL PORT UPPER OIL LEVEL & DIPSTICK LOWER OIL LEVEL OIL DRAIN PLUG FIGURE 12 WARNING ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
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Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine SPARK PLUG CAUTION The recommended spark plug is a F6TC (NGK BP6ES). NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT AIR FILTER PROPERLY INSTALLED. ADDED WEAR AND Check and Change Spark Plug as follows: ENGINE FAILURE MAY OCCUR IF AIR FILTER IS NOT 1.
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Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING FUEL LINE HOSE CLAMP FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL OR DRAIN THE FUEL TANK WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL OR DRAIN FUEL FROM THE TANK.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for your Viper® Engine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.
SPARE PARTS • SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND Only use approved Viper® spares. Refer to the Illustrated Parts ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT. Breakdown and parts list. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine Warranty Terms and Conditions ARDISAM LIMITED 5 YEAR VIPER ENGINE WARRANTY FOR ENGINES GREATER THAN 79CC’S MANUFACTURED AFTER 10/1/2014 Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants this engine under a five-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding sixty consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user.
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Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Viper Engines®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.