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RATIO FRANÇAIS - PAGE 21 ENGLISH Owner’s Manual 212CC VIPER 4-CYCLE ENGINE
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your product from Viper®. We have worked to ensure that this product meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your purchase 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. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Some assembly may be required.
Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains important information on safety, assembly, operation and maintenance. The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the manual, the replacement parts and the warranties. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. All persons to whom rent/loan this unit must have access to and understand this information. This manual should remain with the product even if it is resold.
CONTENTS Introduction/Contents...... 2 Warnings and Safety Precautions...... 3-6 Features...... 8 Operation...... 9-12 Maintenance and Storage...... 13-16 Troubleshooting and Repair...... 17-18
FEDERAL EMISSION INFORMATION
Viper warrants to the retail purchaser, that this small, off-road engine was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and those of the State of California (CARB).
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTICE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is NOTICE INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL the owner’s responsibility. WORD ARE NOT OBEYED. • Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions. IMPORTANT
• Maintain the machine according to directions and IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR schedule included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual. PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions. CAUTION SPECIAL MESSAGES CAUTION INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful DAMAGE. operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor- mation carefully to avoid injury and machine damage. NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual WARNING that may help the operator in the operation or service of the WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, machine. COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual DANGER before attempting to operate this equipment. DANGER INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT: CERTAINLY WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and maintenance instructions for this product. Failure to follow in- structions could result in serious injury or death. Operate the WARNING machine according to the safety instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this machine YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH ALL must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls. SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND OPERATE YOUR MACHINE. DANGER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU AND/OR ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BYSTANDERS, AND RISK OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT SIGNIFIES CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE REPRODUCTIVE HARM. FOLLOWED.
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• Always keep materials and debris clear of muffler guard WARNING and other hot engine parts. • Never operate the engine without the muffler guard in ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, place. COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY • Always make sure the exhaust pipe is free of foreign ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE objects. CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION • The engine exhaust becomes very hot during operation. TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. Keep engine at least three feet away from buildings and other equipment during operation. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. • Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A shorts. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. FOLLOW never operate the machine with bare feet. ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS AND • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get FIRES. caught in moving parts. Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE: and machine. • NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF GASOLINE FIRES AND HANDLING FUEL SAFELY ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR THE flammable and vapors are explosive. ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS PUT THE ON/ OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION. • When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate container and away from any fire hazards. ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers • Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly. American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). • Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may • Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. Never be pulled into a building. fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include: • Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.) Never where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily fill tank near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas ignition sources. If the fuel has to be drained, this should where hills surround your working area.) be done outdoors and with the proper equipment. Do not • Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed pour fuel from fuel tank. The drained fuel should be stored area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it one or more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.) should be disposed of carefully. • Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler • Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine pointed in the direction away from the operator. running. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing • Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People the fuel cap/and or refilling the engine. should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments. • Do not smoke near or while handling engine fuel. • Do not change the engine governor settings or over- • Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area. speed the engine. • Stay away from rotating parts. Place protective covers • Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine be- over rotating parts. fore starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled do not start the engine but move product and fuel • Do not use engine around dry brush, cloth rags, or other container from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to flammable materials. evaporate and dry after wiping and before starting.
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• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before adjustments are attempted. Never make adjustments or starting engine. repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to • Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and prevent accidental starting. using the engine. • Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments • Always run the engine with the fuel cap properly installed or repairs. on the engine. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good • Never smoke while refilling fuel tank or while operating condition. the engine. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel operation regularly. and fuel vapors are highly explosive. • When servicing or repairing the engine, do not tip the en- • During storage, tightly screw down fuel cap. gine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in this • Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank. manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with the engine in an upright position. Some procedures will be • Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank. easier if the engine is lifted on a raised platform or working • Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow surface. children to fill the engine. • To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or • Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow drugs or alcohol to fill engine. engine to cool before storing. • When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank, • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other Repair, if necessary, before restarting. appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source • Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as neces- because they can ignite gasoline vapors. sary. • To guard against engine over-heating, always have engine BURNS AND FIRES debris filter mounted and clean. The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the enginebe - • Inspect engine before storage. When not in use, dis- come extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These connect spark plug lead and store indoors in a dry place parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped. locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES • Use only original equipment parts from Viper, including all nuts and bolts. • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot SAFETY DECALS and will cause severe burns. This engine has been designed and manufactured to provide • Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an operation. industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. • Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires. contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have SERVICE placed several safety labels on the engine to remind you of this • Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equip- important information while you are operating the unit. ment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. These safety labels are illustrated on page 7, and are shown Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire here to help familiarize you with the location and content must be removed from spark plug before any repairs or
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CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS G H I J K L Pictured below are control and operating symbols on the unit or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.
M N O P
On/O Choke Fuel Shuto
HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS
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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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 24129 25145 / 31776 Displacement/Cycle 212cc; 4-Stroke 212cc; 4-Stroke Ignition Type Electronic ignition Electronic ignition Cooling System Forced air cooling Forced air cooling Idling Carburetor Adjust 1900 +/- 100 RPM 1600 +/- 160 RPM Valve Clearance Cold engine-Intake: 0.05 +/- 0.01 mm; Cold engine-Intake: 0.15 +/- 0.02 mm; Exhaust: 0.05 +/- 0.01 mm Exhaust: 0.20 +/- 0.02 mm Maximum Torque 8.85 ft-lb @ 2500 RPM 8.85 ft-lb @ 2500 RPM Bore and Stroke 70 x 55 mm 70 x 55 mm Spark Plug Type Torch F6TC, NGK: BP6ES Torch F6RTC Recommended Fuel Type Minimum 87 octane gasoline with NO Minimum 87 octane gasoline with NO ethanol content. ethanol content. NOTE: If using an ethanol blended fuel, a fuel NOTE: If using an ethanol blended fuel, a fuel stabilizer, mixed to manufacturer specifications, is stabilizer, mixed to manufacturer specifications, is recommended. DO NOT use E85 ethanol blend fuels. recommended. DO NOT use E85 ethanol blend fuels. Fuel Tank Capacity 0.74 gallon (2.8 liters) 0.95 gallon (3.6 liters) Drive Shaft Type Horizontal, 1” straight, (1/4”) keyed shaft with ball Horizontal, 3/4” straight, (3/16”) keyed shaft with ball bearings. Direction: counterclockwise (facing shaft); bearings. Direction: counterclockwise (facing shaft); Length: 3-1/5”; Central Thread: 3/8”-24UNF Length: 2-1/4”; Central Thread: 5/16”-24 Start Type Recoil Recoil Speed 3800 RPM 3600 RPM Oil Capacity and Type ~0.53 qt / 16.9 oz (0.5 liters); SAE 15W40 (in freezing ~0.63 qt / 20.2 oz (0.6 liters); SAE 10W30 (in freezing weather use 5W30) weather use 5W30) Weight 37.5 lb (17 kg) 37.5 lb (17 kg) Overall Dimensions 390 mm x 320 mm x 345 mm 390 mm x 320 mm x 345 mm
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FEATURES ENGINE COMPONENTS This is a 4-cycle air-cooled engine. The 212cc engine utilizes a horizontal shaft and an oil slinger lubricated system.
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