Caution, Troubleshooting guide – EarthQuake W1265V User Manual
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Operator’s Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
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www.ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
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SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Viper spares. See pages 20-21 for the parts
breakdown and parts list.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained from the store where the unit was pur-
chased or direct from the factory. To order parts visit
www.ardisam.com or call 1-800-345-6007.
For other general questions, you can e-mail us at
[email protected].
Please include the following information with your order:
1) Part numbers
2) Part description
3) Quantity
4) Model number and serial number
CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE AT-
TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
1. Power switch off
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Fuel valve off
2. Check fuel valve is on
3. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
4. Out of fuel
4. Refuel
5. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Electric Start
5. Battery discharged
5. Recharge battery
Engine runs rough, floods during op-
eration
1. Dirty air filter
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke 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 fuel stabilizer at end of season
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, new
fuel can
Engine misses or lacks power
1. Clogged fuel tank or fuel filter
1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air filter
2. Clean or replace
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
3. Call factory
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to
.030”
Engine runs, then quits
1. Fuel cap not venting
1. Replace fuel cap
Contact Ardisam customer service if above remedies fail.