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Operator’s Manual

Viper® 196cc 4-Cycle Engine

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SERVICE

• Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment,

before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Engine

should be turned o and cool, spark plug wire must be

removed from spark plug before any repairs or adjustments

are attempted. Never make adjustments or repairs with the

engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire,

and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental

starting. Remove the ignition key if equipped with an electric

start.

• Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or

repairs.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good

condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

• When servicing or repairing the engine, do not tip the engine

over or up unless specically instructed to do so in this manual.

Service and repair procedures can be done with the engine

in an upright position. Some procedures will be easier if the

engine is lifted on a raised platform or working surface.

• To reduce re hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow

engine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.

• To guard against engine over-heating, always keep recoil

housing clean.

• Inspect engine before storage. When not in use, disconnect

spark plug lead and store indoors in a dry place locked or

otherwise inaccessible to children.

• Use only original equipment parts from Viper®, including all

nuts and bolts.

starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled,

do not start the engine but move product and fuel container

from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and

dry after wiping and before starting.

• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before

starting engine.

• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and

using engine.

• Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on

the engine.

• Never smoke while relling engine fuel tank.

• Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and

fuel vapors are highly explosive.

• Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.

• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.

• Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow

children to ll the engine.

• Never allow an adult or anyone under the inuence of drugs

or alcohol to ll engine.

• When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank,

store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other

appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source

because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

BURNS AND FIRES

The muer, muer guard and other parts of the engine be-

come extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These

parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.

Prevention of Burns and Fires

• Neverremovethemuerguardfromtheengine.

• Nevertouchthemuerguardbecauseitisextremelyhot

and will cause severe burns.

• Never touch parts of theenginethatbecomehotafter

operation.

• Alwayskeepmaterialsanddebrisawayfrommuerguard

and other hot parts of the engine to avoid res.

• Thisengineisdesignedtooperateusingacatalyticconverter

which contributes to the engine’s compliance with the EPA.

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