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Owner’s Manual
301CC VIPER 4-CYCLE ENGINE
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FUEL FILTER
CLEAN OR REPLACE FUEL FILTER AS FOLLOWS:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Remove
spark plug and protect spark plug hole from debris.
2. Drain fuel from tank before attempting to clean/replace
lter.
3. Remove two nuts holding muer to the engine and
remove muer.
4. Remove single tank bolt from fuel tank assembly.
5. Remove two nuts from underside of tank.
6. Gently lift tank o of the engine and disconnect the fuel
line hose clamp. SEE FIGURES 12 AND 13.
7. Remove fuel tank lter by using proper size socket to turn
lter counter clockwise. SEE FIGURE 14.
8. Filter may be washed with kerosene or similar solvent.
9. If lter is extremely dirty or torn replace with new lter.
10. Reassemble and ll with clean fresh gasoline. Check for
leaks prior to starting engine.
TRANSPORTING ENGINE
1. Shut fuel supply o by moving the fuel lever to the OFF
position. Failure to turn fuel o may cause raw fuel to
enter the crank case contaminating the engine oil and
providing insucient lubrication. SEVERE ENGINE
DAMAGE MAY RESULT. SEE FIGURE 3.
2. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle.
Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or
death.
3. If fuel is present in the fuel tank remove fuel or transport
with an open vehicle in an upright position.
4. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove fuel into an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
5. Run engine or drain to use up the fuel in the carburetor and
fuel tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
6. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine. Allow to dry.
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 14
FUEL PIPE HOSE
CLAMP
FUEL HOSE
FUEL FILTER