Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Product #: 13350 For more information email info@ardisam.com P/N: 13595 ECN: 10842 REV6: 06/22/15 © 2015 ARDISAM, INC.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 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® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Viper® operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. • When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate container and away from any fire hazards. Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS SAFETY DECALS A G C B H M A: B: C: D: E: F: G: H: I: J: K: L: M. N. O. P. I N D J O F E K L P Warning! Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines. Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating Machine. Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This Machine. Dangerous Moving Parts. Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts. Wear Ear and Eye Protection At All Times.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine FEATURES This is a 4-cycle air cooled engine. The 212cc engine utilizes a horizontal shaft and an oil slinger lubricated system. MUFFLER AIR CLEANER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL EXHAUST OUTLET Part No. 13814 WARNING LABEL PULL HANDLE SPARK PLUG STARTER RECOIL FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH CARBURETOR & FUEL BOWL Part No. 14072 DECAL- Read Owner’s Manual FUEL CAP FUEL TANK ON/OFF SWITCH Part No.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 9. Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review the operator’s manual provide with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety and warning precautions and/or procedures that should be followed before starting this engine. • DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID. Checking And Filling The Fuel Tank • DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR OR SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine Checking and Adding Oil WARNING ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER. • ALWAYS PERFORM A PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION BEFORE EACH OPERATION AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEM. • IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THIS ENGINE, OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE OPERATION, CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING CAUTION CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. MOVE THE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. INHALATION CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE, ENGINE DAMAGE, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine 7. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 8 8. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid stroke. DO NOT pull out the rope all of the way. Let it return to its original position very slowly. Repeat this step until engine starts. 9. After engine begins operating, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 6 10.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Please read the maintenance schedule, found in the accompanying combined exhaust and evaporative emissions control warranty statement, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your engine. Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine SPARK PLUG WIRE/CAP FIGURE 11 OIL FILL PORT & DIPSTICK UPPER OIL LEVEL OIL DRAIN PLUG LOWER OIL LEVEL FIGURE 12 WARNING ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER. For additional information email info@ardisam.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine SPARK PLUG CAUTION NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT AIR FILTER PROPERLY INSTALLED. ADDED WEAR AND ENGINE FAILURE MAY OCCUR IF AIR FILTER IS NOT INSTALLED ON ENGINE. AIR FILTER Refer to maintenance schedule for suggestions on when to service your air filter. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions. Remove/Install Air Filter as follows: SEE FIGURE 13 The recommended spark plug is a F6TC (NGK BP6ES). ! Check and Change Spark Plug as follows: 1.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine 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. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR. DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS. FUEL LINE HOSE CLAMP FIGURE 14 FUEL IS TOXIC. DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH. DO NOT STORE ENGINE INSIDE A BUILDING WITH FUEL IN THE TANK.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING 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. CHECK ENGINE OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TRANSPORTING ENGINE 1.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine WARNING Ordering Replacement Parts Parts can be obtained from the store where the unit was purchased or direct from the factory. To order parts call 1-800345-6007. For other general questions, you can email us at: Info@Ardisam.com. Please include the following information with your order: 1) Part numbers IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, OR FAILURE TO CORRECT A PROBLEM BEFORE OPERATION CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine 14 8 3 7 5,9,18 9,10 9 18 13 2 5,18 5 4 21 6 5,19 5 11 5 19 17 12 15,16 15 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Viper 212cc Engine 18 For additional information email info@ardisam.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Viper 212cc Engine KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 13831 2 67201 3 4 QTY.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine Warranty Terms and Conditions ARDISAM LIMITED 5 YEAR VIPER ENGINE WARRANTY FOR ENGINES GREATER THAN 79CC’S MANUFACTURED AFTER 10/1/2014 Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants this engine under a five-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding sixty consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user.
Operator's Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES 21 For additional information email info@ardisam.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES For additional information email info@ardisam.
Operator’s Manual Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine NOTES For additional information email info@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.
