Maintenance And Storage; Engine Maintenance; Lubrication - Viper 25537 Manuel De L'utilisateur

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Please read the maintenance schedule, found in the
accompanying 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 include 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
control 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
inspection" section and EPA Emission Warranty Statement
(included with this product).

LUBRICATION

Choose engine oil that meets or surpasses the latest API
service classification. For temperatures higher than 32° F, use
SAE 30 or SAE 15W-40 motor oil. Use SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W if
temperatures are below 32° F.
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, otherwise changed weekly. 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 9.
2. Remove oil drain plug and empty oil into suitable oil
container. Dispose of oil properly. SEE FIGURE 10.
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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
3. Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick (if applicable) or oil
fill cap. SEE FIGURE 10.
Fill with appropriate oil to FULL or top line of dipstick;
4.
otherwise to top thread of oil fill hole. SEE FIGURE 10.
NOTE: Oil capacity is 1.16 qt / 37.2 oz. See above, under
lubrication, for correct engine oil grade.
5. Reinsert dipstick or oil fill cap and tighten.
Owner's Manual
301CC VIPER 4-CYCLE ENGINE
FIGURE 9
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
FIGURE 10