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Viper 25145 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
Viper® 212cc
4-Cycle Engine
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
Model #: 25145
P/N: 26694
ECN: 11258
REV1: 10/10/16
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© 2016 Ardisam, Inc.
info@ardisam.com
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Model #: 25145 P/N: 26694 ECN: 11258 REV1: 10/10/16 Email for more information © 2016 Ardisam, Inc. info@ardisam.com All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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).

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included with this Viper® operator’s manual. CAUTION • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.

  • Page 4: Engine Safety Precautions

    Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE CARBON MONOXIDE, • Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly. MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT •...

  • Page 5: Service

    • Use only original equipment parts from Viper, including all Burns and Fires nuts and bolts. • The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.

  • Page 6: Hazard Symbols And Meanings/Control And Operating Symbols/Safety Decals/Specifications

    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...

  • Page 7: Features

    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. CLEANER MUFFLER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL EXHAUST OUTLEY PULL HANDLE SPARK PLUG Part No. 13814...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine Checking And Filling The Fuel Tank WARNING Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking or refilling fuel. Use unleaded regular, unleaded DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE premium automotive fuels only.
  • Page 9 THIS ENGINE, OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE NOTE: Viper engine oil may be put in through the oil OPERATION, CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION. dipstick hole or through the oil fill plug opening. If an oil plug is present, loosen screw and fill oil until •...
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING CAUTION CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. MOVE THE DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA OUTDOORS, TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE, ENGINE DAMAGE, OR FIRE TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine 5. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 8 6. 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.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE CAUTION Please read the maintenance schedule, found in the accompanying combined exhaust and evaporative emissions ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. control warranty statement, and observe these recommended YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING care operating intervals to extend the life of your engine.
  • Page 13 See page 9 to reference Choosing Oil Type chart. Oil Maintenance After the first 20 hours, or after the first month, of operating a new Viper® Engine the oil should be replaced, and every 50 hours of operating time thereafter. The oil should be changed SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine AIR FILTER CAUTION Refer to maintenance schedule for suggestions on when to service your air filter. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT AIR FILTER PROPERLY conditions. INSTALLED. ADDED WEAR AND ENGINE FAILURE MAY OCCUR IF AIR FILTER IS NOT INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting And Repair/Troubleshooting Guide

    FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS. your Viper® Engine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed FUEL IS TOXIC. DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH. by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    • ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL. SPARE PARTS • SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK Only use approved Viper® spare parts. Refer to the Illustrated PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE Parts Breakdown and parts list.

  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Viper 212cc Engine For additional information email info@ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...

  • Page 19: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Viper 212cc Engine REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 13831 THROTTLE ASSEMBLY KIT 67201 CYLINDER HEAD COVER KIT 67178 RECOIL STARTER KIT 67069 ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH 67183 GASKET KIT 67195...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 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.

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