Viper 24129 Owner's Manual page 16

TRANSPORTING ENGINE
Shut fuel supply off by moving the fuel lever to the OFF
1.
position. Failure to turn fuel off may cause raw fuel to
enter the crank case contaminating the engine oil and
providing insufficient lubrication. SEVERE ENGINE
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
2. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle.
Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or
death.
3. If fuel is present in the fuel tank remove fuel or transport
with an open vehicle in an upright position.
4. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel into an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
5. Run engine or drain to use up the fuel in the carburetor and
fuel tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
6. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine. Allow to dry.
STEPS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE
1. Mix an appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer, such as
STA-BIL®, to fresh gasoline, in the ratio recommended on
the stabilizer packaging. Run the engine for five minutes
to distribute the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel
system. This will prevent gum, varnish and corrosion build
up in your fuel system during long-term storage for up to
12 months.
NOTE: It is recommended that fuel tank is drained and new
fuel stabilizer is added every four months. Starting engine
once a month to help preserve engine is also recommended.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer
reaches the carburetor.
a. ) Move fuel lever to the OFF position and start engine.
Run until engine runs itself out of any residual fuel left in
fuel cup and fuel lines. (It is normal for the engine to run
two to three minutes before the fuel is completely out of
system.)
3. Store engine in its upright position.
4. Remove all debris from engine.
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WARNING
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.
DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS TOXIC. DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH.
DO NOT STORE ENGINE INSIDE A BUILDING WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT CAUSING
IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
CHECK ENGINE REGULARLY FOR LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS.
KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
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