Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Get parts online at www.ardisam.com P/N: 21203 ECN: 10638 REV1: 12/15/14 © 2014 Ardisam, Inc.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a Viper® Engine. We have worked to ensure that your engine meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your engine will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Viper® reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine • WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. • • • • • START AND RUN ENGINE OUTDOORS.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine • • • • • • • • • • 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 refilling fuel tank or while operating the engine. Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive. Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine SAFETY SYMBOLS The following symbols may be used on your engine to alert you to potential hazards or to give you guidance in operating your engine. Look over them and understand their meanings before operating your engine. A: Warning! B: Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines. C: Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating Machine. D: Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This Machine. E: Dangerous Moving Parts. A B C D E F F: Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine FEATURES WARNING Engine Components SEE FIGURE 1 DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS. Model 21198, 340CC Vertical shaft This is a 4-cycle air cooled engine. The 340cc engine utilizes a vertical shaft and an oil slinger lubricated system. AIR CLEANER FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine OPERATION CAUTION Pre-Operation Inspection WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING WARNING USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER. CAUTION ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. Checking And Adding Oil Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking or refilling oil. SEE FIGURE 2 USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING Refer to Table 2. Maintenance Schedule, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your engine. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING: Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine Engine Maintenance CAUTION For daily maintenance checks, review “Pre-Operation inspection” section. OIL IS HAZARDOUS WASTE Lubrication Choose engine oil that meets or surpasses the latest API service classification. Synthetic oils may be substituted for petroleum-based oils in extreme temperatures. For temperatures higher than 32º F, use SAE 30, SAE 10W-30, or SAE 15W-40 motor oil. Use SAE 5W-30 if temperatures are below 32º F.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine Air Filter Refer to maintenance schedule for suggestions on when to service your air filter. Washing filter is not recommended. When dirty, replace filter (Viper P/N 10905). Removing/Installing Air Filter SEE FIGURE 6 1. Remove air cleaner cover. CAUTION ! NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT AIR FILTER PROPERLY INSTALLED. ADDED WEAR AND ENGINE FAILURE MAY OCCUR IF AIR FILTER IS NOT INSTALLED ON ENGINE. 2. Remove the pre-filter and air filter element. 3.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine FUEL FILTER WARNING Clean or Replace Fuel Filter as follows: ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine 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 Table 3 Troubleshooting Guide. This section will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems and identify remedies.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION Operating an engine with standard air-fuel mixture at altitudes greater than 3,000 feet will result in a fuel-rich operating condition. This can lead to increased fuel consumption, increased emissions, and the formation of carbon deposits on spark plugs that can result in difficulty starting engine.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine 15 8 9 1 10 14 11 3 7 12 12 20 19 18 17 13 21 2 4 6 16 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 340cc Engine Main PARTS Explosion Check for parts online at www.ardisam.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 340cc Engine Main PARTS Explosion ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 21423 KIT BLOWER HOUSING QTY.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS ENGINE WARRANTY: 2-YEAR LIMITED EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY (SEE EXPLANATION OF EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR DETAILS) Ardisam warrants the Viper® engine(s) under a two-year limited emissions control warranty to be free from defects in the materials or workmanship or both for the service life of the product not to exceed twenty-four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications.
Operator's Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency and ARDISAM INC. (ARDISAM) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2014-2015 model year small off-road engine/equipment. In the United States, new small off-road engine/equipments must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti smog standards.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES Check for parts online at www.ardisam.
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Operator’s Manual Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES Check for parts online at www.ardisam.
Viper® Engines, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.ardisam.
