Maintenance And Storage - Viper 39570 Mode D'emploi

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Please read the maintenance schedule, found in the accompa-
nying combined exhaust and evaporative emissions control
warranty statement, and observe these recommended care
operating intervals to extend the life of your engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To
help you properly care for your engine, the following pages in-
clude routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance
procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that
are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally performed by a technician or
other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or individuals. However,
items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain
"no charge" emissions control warranty service.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
For daily maintenance checks, review "pre-operation inspec-
tion" section and EPA Emission Warranty Statement (included
with this product).
LUBRICATION
Choose 4-cycle engine oil that meets or surpasses the latest
API service classification SJ or equivalent as labeled on the
oil container. Synthetic oils may be substituted for petro-
leum-based oils in extreme temperatures. For temperatures
higher than 32 ºF, use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 motor oil. Use
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W if temperatures are below 32 ºF. DO
NOT USE SAE 10W-40 MOTOR OIL.
OIL MAINTENANCE
After the first five hours of operating a new Viper Engine the
oil should be replaced, and every 50 hours of operating time
thereafter. The oil should be changed every 25 hours if used
under severe conditions, such as in high temperatures or
under heavy loads. Check oil periodically; do not overfill.
CHANGING OIL
Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level
surface before checking or refilling oil. Engine should be
warm for easy removal of oil.
1. Detach spark plug cap/wire and move away from spark
plug. SEE FIGURE 11.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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CAUTION
RUNNING ENGINE WITH A LOW OIL LEVEL WILL CAUSE
DAMAGE TO YOUR ENGINE. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT
COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
SPARK PLUG
CAP/WIRE
OIL FILL
AREA/
DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
Remove oil drain plug and empty oil into suitable oil
container. Dispose of oil properly. SEE FIGURE 12.
Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick (if applicable) or oil
fill cap. SEE FIGURE 12.
Fill with appropriate oil to FULL or top line of dipstick;
otherwise to top thread of oil fill hole. SEE FIGURE 12.
NOTE: Oil capacity is 0.53 qt / 17 oz. See above, under
lubrication, for correct engine oil grade.
Reinsert dipstick or oil fill cap and tighten.
Operator Manual
39570 ENGINE
FIGURE 11
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
FIGURE 12
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