Troubleshooting And Repair - Viper 18600 173CC Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

At Viper® we build quality and durability into the design of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful
maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your Viper® Engine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by following
the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.
This section will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems and identify remedies. For more complicated repairs, you may
want to rely on your retailer, an authorized service center, or contact Viper® customer service. Viper® will make the necessary repairs
if a service center is not available. A parts breakdown is located toward the end of this manual. We will always be glad to answer any
questions you have, or help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire about warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact
information found in this section.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained directly from the factory. To order parts visit www.ardisam.com or call 1-800-345-6007. For other general
questions, you can e-mail us at info@ardisam.com. Please include the following information with your order: part numbers; part
description; quantity; and model number and serial number.
SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Viper® spares.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Contact a service provider if above remedies fail.
Check for parts online at www.ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Stale fuel
1. Dirty air filter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank or fuel filter
2. Clogged air filter
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
1. Fuel cap not venting
Viper® 173cc 4-Cycle Engine
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative
measure.
1. Replace air filter
2. Call factory
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative
measure.
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached
to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new
fuel can
1. Remove and clean
2. Replace air filter
3. Call factory
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to
.030"
1. Replace fuel cap
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