Ardisam Viper Engines 31321, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Page 1: ...ENGINES OM31321 Rev 11 27 09 2009 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ARDISAM com OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 173CC 4 cycle ENGINE ...

Page 2: ...ne Operation 10 Maintenance 11 Engine Maintenance 12 13 Service and Troubleshooting 14 15 Parts Explosion Parts List 16 18 Federal Emission Information Ardisam Inc 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 Environ mental Protection Agency EPA SPECIFICATIONS Engine ...

Page 3: ...sume and does not authorize any other person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of our products To be at No Charge however warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam Inc or one of our authorized service centers and performed by them To obtain war ranty service and replacement instructions contact our customer service department at 800 345 6007 Monday through Friday from...

Page 4: ...y period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage that part will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period Any such par...

Page 5: ...this engine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions Signal Words A signal word alerts you to potential hazards that could harm you or others Each signal word is preceded by the safety alert symbol followed by the word DANGER WARNING CAUTION or IMPORTANT Each signal word will make you aware of what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to prevent or decrease injury occur re...

Page 6: ...ls Always point ex haust and muffler in a safe direction Never run engine in an enclosed or par tially enclosed area Examples include buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides car ports or basements Always make sure exhaust pipe is free of foreign objects WARNING FIRE BURN PROTECTION Keep all sparks smoking materials and open flames away from engine Do not use engine around dry brush cloth ...

Page 7: ...NING Do not refuel while smoking near open flame or other potential hazards Fuel is highly flammable and must be han dled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running Always move outdoors to fill the tank IMPORTANT Engine is shipped from factory without oil You must add engine oil before start ing engine If engine is started without oil engine may be damaged beyond repair and wi...

Page 8: ...URE 3 1 Ensure that the engine is stopped on a level ground 2 Remove dipstick and clean it 3 Reinsert the dipstick into the oil filler without screwing in and then withdraw it to check oil level 4 If the oil level is too low add recommeded engine oil to the up per level on the dipstick SEE FIGURE 3 5 Reinstall the dipstick NOTE Running with insufficient engine oil may damage the engine severely CA...

Page 9: ...ixture of gasoline and engine oil Make sure the fuel is free of dirt and water NOTE Handle fuel with care because it can damage plastic and painted surfaces 2 Fuel tank capacity 0 52 gal NOTE Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where gasoline is stored o...

Page 10: ...r engine starts push the choke lever back to HIGH or FAST 2 Set the throttle lever in proper position to ensure the engine runs at preset RPM high speed STOP 1 Move throttle to stop position WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic Inhalation can cause unconsciousness and death Never leave engine running while unat tended DO NOT attempt to start engine in the fol lowing ways DO NOT use starting fluid ...

Page 11: ...nditions such as sustained high load or high temperature operation or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions consult your servic ing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use CAUTION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING Avoid injury Engine must be turned off and cool and spark plug wire must be re moved from spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment Avoi...

Page 12: ... removal of oil 1 Detach spark plug wire and move away from spark plug SEE FIGURE 11 2 Remove oil drain plug and empty oil into suitable oil container Dispose of oil properly SEE FIGURE 12 3 Reinstall drain plug Remove dipstick if applicable or oil fill cap SEE FIGURE 2 4 Fill with appropriate oil to FULL or top line of dipstick 5 Reinsert dipstick or oil fill cap and tighten AIR FILTER Never run ...

Page 13: ...ten additional 1 2 turn Installing new spark plug adjust spark plug gap to 030 and tighten additional 1 8 1 4 turn NOTE Loose spark plug may overheat and damage engine Over tightened spark plug may damage threads in the cylinder head SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE Spark plug should be removed cleaned and gap adjusted after ap proximately fifty hours of operating time NOTE A sand blaster should not be used...

Page 14: ...ed mechanics in your area A parts catalog is included in this section We will always be glad to answer any questions you encounter or find suitable assistance to meet your needs To order parts or inquire about our warranty call write or browse our website at the address found below under the section ordering repair parts ORDERING REPAIR PARTS Parts can be obtained from the store where your engine ...

Page 15: ...hoke partially engaged 2 Turn off choke 3 Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Call factory Engine is hard to start 1 Stale fuel 1 Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Use gas stabilizer at end of season 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Make sure spark wire is securely at tached to spark plug 3 Dirty carburetor 3 Clean carburetor use gas stabilizer new gas can Engine misses or lacks power 1 Clogged gas tank 1...

Page 16: ...6 800 345 6007 operatING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 173cc Vertical Shaft Engine 173cc VERTICAL SHAFT ENGINE PARTS Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts ...

Page 17: ...gine 1 37 35 36 27 27 31 29 31 31 28 27 30 27 25 24 32 30 22 23 33 30 14 14 12 20 11 18 18 8 17 16 13 14 12 9 7 10 6 4 3 22 26 5 2 21 19 22 31 31 19 34 15 38 16 16 32 9 9 9 39 ENGINE GASKET KIT 40 173cc VERTICAL SHAFT ENGINE PARTS EXPLOSION Note Duplicate key numbers indicates part is only available as a service kit ...

Page 18: ...18 913128 drain plug assembly 1 19 913129 oil seal service kit 1 20 913136 muffler stud and nut service kit 1 21 913137 spark plug 1 22 913144 valve cover and gasket service kit 1 23 913147 carb stud 2 24 913158 carb repair service kit 1 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 25 913187 air cleaner gasket 1 26 913219 nut air filter housing m6 2 27 913218 air filter base service kit 1 28 913216 air filter 1...

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