Operator`s manual

Operator's Manual
Viper® 99cc 4-Cycle Engine
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TRANSPORTING ENGINE
1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle.
Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank remove fuel or transport with
an open vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel into an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine or drain to use up the fuel in the carburetor and
fuel tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine. Allow to dry.
STEPS FOR LONGTERM STORAGE
30 DAYS OR MORE WITHOUT USE
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer
reaches the carburetor.
a) Start engine and run until engine runs itself out of any
residual fuel left in carburetor bowl and fuel lines. (It is normal
for the engine to run two to three minutes before the fuel is
completely out of system.)
3. Remove the remainder of the fuel from the fuel tank into an
approved fuel container.
4. Store engine in its upright position.
5. Remove all debris from engine.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT REMOVE FUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
AVOID INJURY! NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS
MAY BE PRESENT CAUSING IGNITION OF FUEL AND
FUEL VAPORS.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY! TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER
SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH.
AVOID INJURY! CHECK ENGINE OFTEN FOR LOOSE
NUTS AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.