Safety Decals - Viper 150CC Manuel De L'utilisateur

• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before
starting engine.
• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using the engine.
• Always run the engine with the fuel cap properly installed
on the engine.
• Never smoke while refilling fuel tank or while operating
the engine.
• Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
• During storage, tightly screw down fuel cap.
• Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
• Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow
children to fill the engine.
• Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
• When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank,
store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine
become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has
stopped.
PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES
• Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
• Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
SERVICE
• Always stop the engine whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the
unit. Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire
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must be removed from spark plug before any repairs or
adjustments are attempted. Never make adjustments or
repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments
or repairs.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good
condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• When servicing or repairing the engine, do not tip the
engine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in
this manual. Service and repair procedures can be done
with the engine in an upright position. Some procedures
will be easier if the engine is lifted on a raised platform or
working surface.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
engine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as
necessary.
• To guard against engine over-heating, always have engine
debris filter mounted and clean.
• Inspect engine before storage. When not in use,
disconnect spark plug lead and store indoors in a dry
place locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
• Use only original equipment parts from Viper, including all
nuts and bolts.

SAFETY DECALS

This engine has been designed and manufactured to provide
you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an
industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it
contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge
to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have
placed several safety labels on the engine to remind you of this
important information while you are operating the unit.
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150CC VIPER 4-CYCLE ENGINE
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