EarthQuake 600050VCE - Manual (Page 15)

Operator’s Manual
Viper® 173cc 4-Cycle Engine
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
At Viper® we build quality and durability into the design of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful
maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your Viper® Engine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by following
the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.
This section will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems and identify remedies. For more complicated repairs, you may
want to rely on your retailer, an authorized service center, or contact Viper® customer service. Viper® will make the necessary repairs
if a service center is not available. A parts breakdown is located toward the end of this manual. We will always be glad to answer any
questions you have, or help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire about warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact
information found in this section.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained directly from the factory. To order parts visit www.ardisam.com or call 1-800-345-6007. For other general
questions, you can e-mail us at [email protected]. Please include the following information with your order: part numbers; part
description; quantity; and model number and serial number.
SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Viper® spares.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Stale fuel 5. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative
measure.
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
1. Dirty air filter 1. Replace air filter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment 2. Call factory
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative
measure.
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached
to spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new
fuel can
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged fuel tank or fuel filter 1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air filter 2. Replace air filter
3. Improper carburetor adjustment 3. Call factory
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to
.030”
Engine runs, then quits 1. Fuel cap not venting 1. Replace fuel cap
Contact a service provider if above remedies fail.