EarthQuake W1265V - Manual (Page 2)

Operator's Manual
Viper® 212cc 4-Cycle Engine
Check for parts online at www.ardisam.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 2
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a Viper Engine. We have worked to ensure that your engine
meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your engine 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.
CONTENTS
Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3-6
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-11
Maintenance and Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................12-16
Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................................................................................................................................................16-17
Parts Breakdown ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................18-19
High Altitude Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21-23
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).
REGISTRATION AND SERVICE
This manual may contain information for several models. 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. This manual should remain with the
engine even if it is resold.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
City:
State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting
technical support. Excluding emissions-related warranty items, the warranty is valid only if the completed registration is received by
Viper within 30 days of purchase. (SEE WARRANTY SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.) You can register your warranty online by
visiting www.ardisam.com, or by mailing it to: Ardisam, Inc., 1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829. If you prefer phone, call
our customer service department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.