Viper 173CC User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur
173CC
Viper 4-Cycle Engine
Moteur 4 temps Viper
Model #: 186000
Modèle n°: 186000
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
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REV 6: 12/03/2018
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THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Viper 173CC Specifications

General

Displacement	173cc
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Ignition System	CDI
Starting System	Electric start
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled

Summary

Introduction

Federal Emission Information

Warnings and Safety Precautions

Owner's Responsibility

Owner is responsible for safe and effective use and maintenance of the machine.

Special Messages

Manual contains messages on safety, machine damage, and operating info.

Before Operating Equipment

Read entire operating and maintenance instructions before use.

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely

Burns and Fires

Prevention of Burns and Fires

Service

Safety Decals

Control and Operating Symbols

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Specifications

Features

Engine Components

Identifies key parts of the 4-cycle air-cooled engine.

Operation

Pre-Operation Inspection

Checklist of items to inspect before starting the engine.

Checking and Filling the Fuel Tank

Choosing Oil Type

Checking and Adding Oil

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Manual-Start Engine

Step-by-step guide to starting the engine manually.

To Stop the Engine

Maintenance and Storage

Engine Maintenance

Lubrication

Oil Maintenance

Changing Oil

Procedure for draining and refilling engine oil.

Air Filter

Removing/Installing Air Filter

Steps to remove and replace the air filter.

Spark Plug

Checking And Changing Spark Plug

How to check and change the spark plug.

Spark Plug Maintenance

Carburetor

Fuel Filter

Cleaning or Replacing Fuel Filter

Steps to clean or replace the fuel filter.

Transporting Engine

Steps for Long-Term Storage

Spare Parts

Troubleshooting and Repair

Ordering Replacement Parts

How to order replacement parts from the factory.

Troubleshooting Guide