Cycles Guide

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Operator Manual
R80V, R100 ENGINES
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained direct from the factory. To order parts
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SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Viper spare parts. Refer to the Illustrated
Parts Breakdown and parts list.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch o 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Stale fuel 5. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative measure.
Engine runs rough, oods during
operation
1. Dirty air lter 1. Clean or replace air lter
2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn o choke
3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call Customer Service
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative measure.
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, and fresh fuel
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged fuel tank or fuel lter 1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air lter 2. Clean or replace
3. Improper carburetor adjustment 3. Call Customer Service
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap,
or wrong type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to 0.030"
5. Check to make sure that the
govenor arm and carburetor
buttery move freely.
5. Clean arm pivot and buttery pivot
Contact Customer Service if above remedies fail.