Viper 60005072, 31337 Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
Viper Engine
159cc
MODELS INCLUDED:
60005072
31337
OM60005072
Rev. 09-27-10
© 2010 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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WARRANTY
Ardisam, Inc., warrants its Viper Engines under a two-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for the service life of the product not to exceed twenty-four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications. As an Ardisam Viper small engine owner, you are responsible for executing proper maintenance listed in the operating
and maintenance instructions. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the rst retail consumer or commercial
end user, and continues for the period of time stated above.
This warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident, unauthorized parts, failure to use proper fuel and oil, or if repairs have been performed at non-authorized service centers. This warranty
supersedes all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our part. Ardisam, does
not assume, 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 warranty service and replacement instructions, contact our customer service department
at 800-345-6007 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit www.ardisam.com. Ardisam will, at no charge, repair or
replace at their discretion, any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the right to change
models, specications and price without notice.
Viper Engines, A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223
E-mail: info@ardisam.com
REGISTRATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG
Record the model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card located in the
parts packet or register online at www.ardisam.com.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
City: State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
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Explanation of Emissions Control
Warranty Provisions
Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA
requirements. It warrants that it is free from defects in material and
workmanship that could cause failure to the warranted part, and
that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described
in the manufacturer's application for certication. When a warrantable condition exists, Viper will repair your engine at no cost to you,
including parts and labor. The engine emissions label will indicate
certification information. If the purchaser is in need of a warrantable
repair and is not within 100 miles distance from an Ardisam authorized repair center, Ardisam will pay for shipping costs to and from an
authorized Ardisam repair center.
Listed below are the parts covered by the Emissions Control Systems
Warranty. Some parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance
and are warranted up to the rst scheduled replacement point for that
part. Coverage under this warranty includes only the parts listed below
(the emission and evaporation control systems) if so equipped:
• Air Filter Assembly (only to the first scheduled replacement point)
• Fuel Filter (only to the first scheduled replacement point)
• Carburetor
• Fuel Lines, Fuel Line Fittings and Clamps
• Fuel Metering Valve (if equipped)
• Evaporative System (if equipped)
- Canister (if equipped)
- Canister filter (if equipped)
- Vapor hose (if equipped)
- Orifice connector (if equipped)
-Fuel tank
-Fuel cap
-Primer bulb canister (if equipped)
• Spark Plugs
• Magneto Ignition System
• Muffler Assembly
LIMITATIONS
The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the
following:
a) Repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect,
improper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or
replacements not conforming to Ardisam, Inc., specications
that adversely aect performance and/or durability, and
alterations or modications not recommended or approved in
writing by Ardisam, Inc.
b) Replacement of parts and other services and adjustments nec-
essary for required maintenance at or after the rst scheduled
replacement point;
c) Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience,
loss of use of the engine or equipment, etc.
d) Diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible
warranty service being performed; and
e) Any add-on or modied part, or malfunction of authorized
parts due to the use of add-on or modied parts.
These items will be covered for a period of two years from the
date of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the compo-
nents are designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all
applicable regulations adopted by the EPA; that they are free from
defects in material and workmanship that could cause failure to
the engine or other components; and that the components used
are identical in all material respects to the engine described in the
manufacturer's application for certification. The warranty period
begins on the date the engine is originally purchased.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance
of the engine. Ardisam, Inc., recommends that all receipts and
records covering the performance of regular maintenance be
retained in case questions arise. If the engine is resold during the
warranty period, the maintenance records should be transferred
to each subsequent owner. Ardisam, Inc., reserves the right to
deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly
maintained; however, Ardisam, Inc., may not deny warranty repairs
solely because of the lack of repair maintenance or failure to keep
maintenance records.
Normal maintenance replacement or repair of emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment
or individuals; however, warranty repairs must be performed by an
Ardisam-authorized service center. Any replacement parts or service
that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in nonwarranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty
obligations of the engine manufacturer.
The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows:
• Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as
required maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted
for the warranty 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 part repaired or replaced under warranty will
be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
• Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the owner's manual supplied is warranted for the
period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for
that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement,
the part will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the owner. Any
such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for
the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement
point for the part.
• Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air
Resources Board may not be used. The use of any nonexempted
add-on or modified parts by the owner will be grounds for
disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer will not be liable
to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a
nonexempted add on or modified part.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You . . .
for purchasing a Viper Engine from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that our product meets high standards for
usability and durability. With proper care, your engine will provide many years of excellent service. Please take the time
to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your Viper Engine. Due to continuous
efforts to perfect our products, certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice. Congratulations on your investment in quality.
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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
CONTENTS
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Introduction/Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation Safety, Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Starting your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transporting/Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical and Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parts Diagrams & Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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General Safety Precautions
Please read this section carefully. It is important to
operate the engine according to the safety instructions
and recommendations outlined here and throughout
the manual. Anyone who uses this engine must read
the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
Owner’s Responsibility:
It is the owner’s responsibility to accurately assemble
the engine for safe and effective use.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the engine according to directions and
schedule included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses this engine is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
Signal Words
This is the safety alert symbol.
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WARNING
INDICATES SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL
RESULT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOL
LOWED.
DANGER
INDICATES A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT SE
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
CAUTION
INDICATES A POSSIBILITY THAT MINOR IN
JURY COULD RESULT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE
NOT FOLLOWED.
The safety alert symbol accompanies a signal word. A
signal word alerts you to potential hazards that could
harm you or others. Each signal word is preceded by
the safety alert symbol and by one of the following
words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or IMPOR-
TANT.
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 occurrence.
Keep this owner's manual handy so you can refer to
it at any time. This owner's manual is considered a
permanent part of the engine and should remain with
the engine if resold. The information and specifications
included in this publication were in effect at the time of
approval for printing.
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay
special attention to these symbols and any instructions
that follow. If a problem should arise, or if you have
questions about your engine, consult your engine
dealer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not necessarily know
what equipment this engine will power. For that
reason, you should carefully read and understand
the operating instructions for the equipment on
which your engine is placed.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR
PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING
READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUC
TIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE EQUIPMENT THIS ENGINE
POWERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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A
D
B
FE
C
G
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
A - Kickback
B - Explosions
C - Fire
D - Electric Shock
E - Hot Surface
F - Toxic Fumes
G - Moving Parts
WARNING
STARTING ENGINE CREATES SPARKING.
SPARKING CAN IGNITE NEARBY FLAMMABLE
GASES.
EXPLOSION AND FIRE COULD RESULT.
• IF THERE IS A NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN
AREA, DO NOT START ENGINE.
• DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED STARTING FLU
IDS BECAUSE VAPORS ARE FLAMMABLE.
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WARNING
FUEL AND ITS VAPORS ARE FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. LOCATE THE MACHINE IN AREAS
AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, COM
BUSTIBLE FUMES OR DUST.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• TURN OFF ENGINE AND LET IT COOL AT LEAST
TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING GAS CAP.
• FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS OR IN WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
• DO NOT OVERFILL FUEL TANK. FILL TANK TO
APPROXIMATELY 11/2 INCHES BELOW TOP
OF NECK TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EXPANSION.
• KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM SPARKS, OPEN
FLAMES, PILOT LIGHTS, HEAT, AND OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES.
• CHECK FUEL LINES, TANK, CAP, AND FIT
TINGS FREQUENTLY FOR CRACKS OR LEAKS.
REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• MAKE SURE SPARK PLUG, MUFFLER, FUEL
CAP, AND AIR CLEANER ARE IN PLACE.
• DO NOT CRANK ENGINE WITH SPARK PLUG
REMOVED.
• IF FUEL SPILLS, WAIT UNTIL IT EVAPORATES
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
• IF ENGINE FLOODS, SET CHOKE TO OPEN/RUN
POSITION. PLACE THROTTLE IN FAST POSI
TION AND CRANK UNTIL ENGINE STARTS.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT TIP ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT AT AN
GLE WHICH CAUSES GASOLINE TO SPILL.
• DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP EN
GINE.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• TRANSPORT WITH FUEL TANK EMPTY OR
WITH FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE OFF
WHEN STORING EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
• STORE AWAY FROM FURNACES, STOVES, WA
TER HEATERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES THAT
HAVE A PILOT LIGHT OR OTHER IGNITION
SOURCE BECAUSE THEY CAN IGNITE GASO
LINE VAPORS.
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WARNING
THE RAPID RETRACTION OF THE STARTER
CORD CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY. THE RE
TRACTION WILL PULL YOUR HAND AND ARM
TOWARD THE ENGINE FASTER THAN YOU CAN
LET GO.
• WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE, PULL CORD
SLOWLY UNTIL RESISTANCE IS FELT, THEN
PULL RAPIDLY.
• REMOVE ALL EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT/EN
GINE LOADS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
• DIRECTLY COUPLED EQUIPMENT COM
PONENTS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
BLADES, IMPELLERS, PULLEYS, SPROCKETS,
ETC., MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED.
WARNING
UNINTENTIONAL SPARKING CAN RESULT IN
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
UNINTENTIONAL STARTUP CAN RESULT IN EN
TANGLEMENT, TRAUMATIC AMPUTATION, OR
LACERATION.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR RE
PAIRS
• DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND KEEP IT
AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
• DISCONNECT BATTERY AT NEGATIVE TERMI
NAL ONLY ENGINES WITH ELECTRIC START.
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• USE APPROVED SPARK PLUG TESTER.
• DO NOT CHECK FOR SPARK WITH SPARK PLUG
REMOVED.
WARNING
ROTATING PARTS CAN CONTACT OR ENTAN
GLE HANDS, FEET, HAIR, CLOTHING, OR AC
CESSORIES.
TRAUMATIC AMPUTATION OR SEVERE LACER
ATION CAN RESULT.
• OPERATE EQUIPMENT WITH GUARDS IN
PLACE.
• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTAT
ING PARTS.
• TIE UP LONG HAIR AND REMOVE JEWELRY.
• DO NOT WEAR LOOSEFITTING CLOTHING,
DANGLING DRAWSTRINGS OR ITEMS THAT
COULD BECOME CAUGHT.
WARNING
RUNNING ENGINES PRODUCE HEAT. ENGINE
PARTS, ESPECIALLY THE MUFFLER, BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT.
SEVERE THERMAL BURNS CAN OCCUR ON
CONTACT.
COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS, SUCH AS LEAVES,
GRASS, BRUSH, ETC., CAN CATCH FIRE.
• ALLOW MUFFLER, ENGINE CYLINDER AND
FINS TO COOL BEFORE TOUCHING.
• REMOVE ACCUMULATED COMBUSTIBLES
FROM MUFFLER AREA AND CYLINDER
AREA.
WARNING
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN
ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.
BROKEN BONES, FRACTURES, BRUISES OR
SPRAINS COULD RESULT.
• START AND RUN ENGINE OUTDOORS.
• DO NOT START OR RUN ENGINE IN ENCLOSED
AREA, EVEN IF DOORS OR WINDOWS ARE
OPEN.
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