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Operator's Manual

Viper® 196cc 4-Cycle Engine

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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

Note: Operating engine on a steep angle will cause the

engine to lose lubrication and seize.

Review “safety and warning precautions” and “pre-operation

inspection” sections before starting engine.

Manual-Start Engine

1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.

2. Move engine to a well-ventilated area, always outdoors, to

prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

3. Move to an area away from ames or sparks, to avoid ignition

of vapors if present.

4. Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and fuel cap to

ensure proper air ow.

5. Move throttle 1/3 of the way toward the highest speed

position.

6. Close the choke lever:

• Iftheengineiscoldortheambienttemperatureislow,close

the choke lever fully. SEE FIGURE 5.

• Iftheengineiswarmortheambienttemperatureishigh,

open the choke lever half-way or keep it fully open. SEE

FIGURE 4 AND 3.

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 3

WARNING

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. INHALATION CAN

CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.

NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED.

CAUTION

DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE CONTROL

TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE, ENGINE DAMAGE, OR FIRE

MAY OCCUR.

“Half Choke”

position

“Closed Choke”

position

“Open Choke”

position

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