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- Page 1 ENGINES OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 173CC 4-CyClE ENGINE ARDISAM .com OM31321 Rev. 11/27/09 © 2009 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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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. -
Page 3: Warranty/Registration
To be at "No Charge," however, warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam, Inc. or one of our authorized service centers and performed by them. To obtain war- ranty service and replacement instructions, contact our customer service department at 800-345-6007 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - Page 4 100 miles distance from an Ardisam authorized repair The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance center, Ardisam will pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized of the engine. Ardisam, Inc. recommends that all receipts and Ardisam repair center.
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Page 5: General Safety Precautions
Each signal word will make you aware of what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to prevent or decrease injury occur- IMPORTANT rence. INDICATES HElPFUl INFORMATION FOR PROP- ER ASSEMBlY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR ENGINE. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 5 .com 800-345-6007... - Page 6 • CHECK All PARTS THAT WERE REPAIRED OR RE- MORE SIDES, CAR PORTS OR BASEMENTS. MOVED TO ENSURE SECURE AND PROPER FIT. • AlWAYS MAKE SURE ExHAUST PIPE IS FREE OF • USE ONlY ORIGINAl VIPER EQUIPMENT AND FOREIGN OBJECTS. PARTS. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 6 .com 800-345-6007...
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Page 7: Engine Components
ING ENGINE. IF ENGINE IS STARTED WITHOUT OIl, ENGINE MAY BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WIll NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. Starting Handle Fuel Filler Cap Oil Dipstick Muffler Fuel Tank Spark Plug Air Cleaner FIGURE 1 ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 7 .com 800-345-6007... -
Page 8: Pre-Operation Procedures
4. If the oil level is too low, add recommeded engine oil to the up- per level on the dipstick. SEE FIGURE 3 5. Reinstall the dipstick. NOTE: Running with insufficient engine oil may damage the engine severely. FIGURE 3 FIGURE ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 8 .com 800-345-6007... - Page 9 If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is com- pletely dried before starting the engine. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of fuel vapor. Keep out of reach of children. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page .com 800-345-6007...
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Page 10: Engine Operation
RPM (high speed) STOP CAUTION 1. Move throttle to stop position. DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE CON- TROl TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE, ENGINE DAMAGE, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR. Fuel Shutoff FIGURE 5 ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 10 .com 800-345-6007... -
Page 11: Maintenance
** Service more frequently under dusty conditions *** These items should only be performed by a mechanically proficient person or by the servicing dealer Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in nonwarrantable failures. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 11 .com 800-345-6007... -
Page 12: Engine Maintenance
• Service air filter every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions. • Replace air filter yearly. FIGURE 1 Drain Plug ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 1 .com 800-345-6007... - Page 13 CARBURETOR • Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor. • Contact your service provider or Ardisam, Inc. if adjustment is needed. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc.
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Page 14: Service And Troubleshooting
SERVICE INFORMATION PRACTICE SAFETY AT All TIMES. ENGINE MUST At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design of our BE TURNED OFF AND AllOWED TO COOl AND products. Nevertheless, no amount of careful design by us, or thor-... - Page 15 4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or 4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to wrong type .030” Engine runs, then quits 1. Gas cap not venting 1. Check cap for venting Contact service provider if above remedies fail. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 15 .com 800-345-6007...
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Page 16: Parts Explosion/Parts List
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 173cc Vertical Shaft Engine ENGINES 173cc VERTICAl SHAFT ENGINE PARTS Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 16 .com 800-345-6007... - Page 17 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 173cc Vertical Shaft Engine ENGINES 173cc VERTICAl SHAFT ENGINE PARTS ExPlOSION Note: Duplicate key numbers indicates part is only available as a service kit. ENGINE GASKET KIT ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 17 .com 800-345-6007...
- Page 18 913129* OIL SEAL SERVICE KIT **Limited availability 913136 MUFFLER STUD AND NUT SERVICE KIT 913137 SPARK PLUG 913144* VALVE COVER AND GASKET SERVICE KIT 913147 CARB STUD 913158 CARB REPAIR SERVICE KIT ARDISAM Ardisam, Inc. Page 18 .com 800-345-6007...
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- Page 20 ENGINES VIPER Engines, Manufactured by Ardisam, Inc. 1160 Eighth Avenue Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223 Email: info@ardisam.com ARDISAM .com...
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