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- Page 1 Original Operating Instructions 31338/E Viper 196cc 4-Cycle Engine EM31338 Get parts online at Rev. 05/02/12 www.getearthquake.com © 2012 Ardisam, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank You . . . for purchasing a Viper engine from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that our product meets high standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your engine will provide many years of excellent service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your Viper engine. -
Page 3: Registration/Warranty/Engine Id
WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing Company warrants its Viper Engines under a two-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the service life of the product not to exceed twenty four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer ap- plications. -
Page 4: Engine Identification
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine ENGINE IDENTIFICATION Please use the following illustrations to help determine the serial number of your Viper Engine. SERIAL # SERIAL # ELECTRIC KEY START 31338E-Electric Start Model 31338-Manual Start Model Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 5 Warranty Provisions material and workmanship that could cause failure to the engine Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA require- or other; and that the components used are identical in all material ments. It warrants that it is free from defects in material and workmanship respects to the engine described in the manufacturer's application for that could cause failure to the warranted part;...
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Page 6: Specifications
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine SPECIFICATIONS Displacement/Stroke 196 cc; 4-stroke Ignition Type Electronic ignition Cooling System Forced air cooling Idling Carburetor Adjust 1700 +/- 150 RPM Valve Clearance Cold engine-Intake: 0.15 +/- 0.02 mm; Exhaust: 0.20 +/- 0.02 mm Maximum Torque 11-N.M./2500 RPM Bore and Stroke... -
Page 7: General Safety Precautions
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER Please read this section carefully. Operate the engine according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the DANGER INDICATES YOU WILL BE KILLED OR SERI- OUSLY INJURED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT text. - Page 8 THAT ARE ENCLOSED ON ONE OR MORE SIDES, CAR • CHECK ALL PARTS THAT WERE REPAIRED OR REMOVED PORTS OR BASEMENTS. TO ENSURE SECURE AND PROPER FIT. • ALWAYS MAKE SURE EXHAUST PIPE IS FREE OF FOR- • USE ONLY ORIGINAL VIPER EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. EIGN OBJECTS. Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Page 9: Engine Components
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine ENGINE COMPONENTS WARNING MODEL 31338, 31338E 196CC HORIZONTAL SHAFT DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN This is a 4-cycle air cooled engine. The 196cc engine utilizes a horizontal FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS. shaft and an oil slinger lubricated system. -
Page 10: Pre-Operation Procedures
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES CAUTION PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXIMIZE 1. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leaks. THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE TIME TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE. - Page 11 6. Change oil if contaminated. (See Chapter 5 Under “LUBRICA- TION”.) Viper engine oil may be put in through the oil dipstick hole or through the oil fill plug opening. If an oil plug is present, loosen screw and fill oil until oil level is even with top thread in plug hole.
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Page 12: Engine Operation
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine ENGINE OPERATION WARNING REVIEW SECTION “PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION” BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. INHALATION CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. STARTING & STOPPING ENGINE NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND- MANUAL START ENGINE 1. - Page 13 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine 5. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position very slowly. Repeat this step each time the starter rope is pulled.
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Page 14: Maintenance
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine MAINTENANCE CAUTION Please read the maintenance schedule, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING: engine. AVOID INJURY! ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUST-... -
Page 15: Engine Maintenance
OIL MAINTENANCE AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR After the first five hours of operating a new Viper engine the oil should HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A be replaced, and every 50 hours of operating time thereafter. The oil SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER. - Page 16 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine AIR FILTER WARNING • Never run engine without air filter properly installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if air filter is not installed on engine. FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN- SEE FIGURE 12. DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE • Service air filter every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation. Clean ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING.
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Page 17: Battery (Electric Models Only)
BATTERY (ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY) Viper engines use a 12 V 7.0 AH/20HR battery. Never connect the bat- tery in reverse polarity avoiding a short circuit to the battery charging system. Always connect the positive (+) battery cable to the battery terminal before hooking up the negative (-) battery cable. -
Page 18: Transporting And Storage
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE WARNING TRANSPORTING ENGINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 1. Shut fuel off by closing fuel shutoff valve. Failure to turn fuel off may CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. cause raw fuel to enter the crank case contaminating the engine oil DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN and providing insufficient lubrication. -
Page 19: Service And Troubleshooting
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION SERVICE INFORMATION PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design of our TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL AND SPARK products. - Page 20 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3.
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Page 21: Parts Explosion/Parts List
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine 196cc VIPER ENGINE PARTS EXPLOSION 17/18 *Gas tank includes keys: 25, 26, 27, and 28 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 22 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine 196cc VIPER ENGINE PARTS LIST All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are sub- PART ject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improve- DESCRIPTION QTY. ments, product images may not be exact items.
- Page 23 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 196cc 4-Cycle Engine 196cc ELECTRIC START PARTS EXPLOSION PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 913164 BLOWER HOUSING ELECTRIC START 913165 KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 46139 IGNITION KEY (NOT SHOWN) 913475 CHARGING COIL 913482 STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product im- ages may not be exact items.
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