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PREFACE Thank you for choosing a small general gasoline engine of our company. The manual gives information with respect to operation and maintenance of the H170VC general ga oline engine, and be sure to read carefully insure user’s safety and get the best results of the engine operation. If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about your gasoline engine, consult an authorized our company servicing dealer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9. Refuel the fuel tank not too full so as to avoid fuel’s spilling out. If there is spilled fuel around, be sure to clean it thoroughly before starting. 10. Do not run the engine in airtight or ill-ventilated places. the engine stops.
PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION III. PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION 1 . Engine Oil Engine oil is a key factor in deciding the engine’s performance. Do not apply engine oil with additives or 2-stroke gasoline engine oil, because they haven’t enough lubrication, and may shorten the engines service life. Check the engine with it stopped on a level ground.
PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION Engine oil change: Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. It is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION 2. Air Cleaner Never run the engine without an air cleaner, or severe wear of the engine may be resulted in. A I R F I LT E R SEAT A I R F I LT E R COVER AIR CLEANER ELEMENT...
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PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION 1. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. 2. Refueling in a well-ventilation area with the engine stopped. Do stored or where the fuel tank is refueled. neck). After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is set back securely.
STARTING THE ENGINE IV. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Starting method: Starting primer bulb operation is important operation of the starting engine. For cold starting, slightly press the primer bulb one to three times in succession and quickly pull the recoil cable grip. For hot starting, directly pull the starter cable grip.
STOPPING THE ENGINE V . STOPPING THE ENGINE If the engine is controlled by brake lever, only turn the brake lever to “CLOSE” position for stopping engine CLOSE BRAKE LEVER OPEN Sudden stopping at high speed under heavy load is forbidden, otherwise damage will result.
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Frequency First Thereafter, Every 6 Every year Every month or every 3 months months or 50 or 100 hrs time 10 hrs of or 30hrs of hrs of Items operation operation operation operation Check- √ Refill Engine oil Change √ √...
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MAINTENANCE detergents, or explosion may happen. compressed air or lightly tap off dust and never dry to brush . (1) Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive in certain (2) After reinstalling the deposit cup, don’t start the engine until the area around is dry.
SPECIFICATIONS X. SPECIFICATIONS Model H170VC items L×W×H(not including crank- 365×330×245 shaft output terminal)(mm) Dry Weight(kg) Engine Type single cylinder horizontal,4-stroke, (OHV) Displacement(ml) 170.1 Bore × Stroke(mm) 70×44.2 Theoretical Maximum Power 3.0kw/3600r/min Maximum Torque Min Fuel Consumption i t i t i c...