Operator's Manual
Viper Engine, 159cc
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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.
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.
A
B
C
FE
D
G
A - Kickback
B - Explosions
C - Fire
D - Electric Shock
E - Hot Surface
F - Toxic Fumes
G - Moving Parts
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
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