Engine Manual

Operator's Manual
Viper® 340cc 4-Cycle Engine
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Displacement / Cycle 340 cc 4-Cycle
Ignition Type Electronic ignition
Cooling System Forced air cooling
Idling Carburetor Adjust 1900 +/- 100 RPM
Valve Clearance Cold engine-Intake: 0.15 +/- 0.02 mm;
Exhaust: 0.20 +/- 0.02 mm
Maximum Torque 21.0 Nm@2500 RPM (15.50 LBS/FT)
Bore and Stroke 88 mm x 56 mm
Spark Plug Type / Gap Torch F6TC or F6RTC / GAP 0.032” (0.8 mm) (NGK - BP6ES/BPR6ES)
Fuel Type Minimum 87 octane gasoline
NOTE: if using an ethanol blended fuel, a fuel stabilizer, mixed to manufacturer
specications, is recommended.
Fuel Tank Remote
Drive Shaft Type 22.2 mm, 55 mm from end of shaft to mounting surface, 4 mm x 26 mm full key, drilled and
tapped 3/8-24 UNF-23 mm min., full thread
Start Type Electric
Speed 3600 RPM 1.1
Oil Capacity and Type 1.16 quart (1.1 liters); (Refer to “Table 1 Choose Oil Type”, Page 8)(SAE 15W/40)
Weight 60.5 lb, dry (27.5 kg, dry)
Overall Dimensions 415 mm x 442 mm x 395 mm
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.
F: Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts.
G: Wear Ear and Eye Protection At All Times.
H: Do Not Service or Adjust Moving Parts Unless Engine is
Stopped and Spark Plug Wire is Disconnected.
I: Dress Appropriately And Wear Sturdy Footwear.
J: Toxic Fumes —Do Not Operate in Unventilated Areas.
K: Hot Surfaces.
L: Fire Hazards.
M. Do Not Use In Thunderstorms--For severe weather, stop
operation of this machine and seek shelter.
N. Team Lift--For your safety, always have at least two people
when lifting this machine.
O. Do Not Till Above Underground Utility Lines And Pipes.
P. Do Not Operate When Children Or Others Are Around.
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