Table Of Contents; Specifications - Predator Engines 173cc Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Specifications ............................................. 2
Safety ......................................................... 3
Set Up......................................................... 7
Operation ................................................... 10

Specifications

Engine Type
Cooling System
Fuel
Engine Oil
Run Time @ 50% Load
with full tank
Sound Level
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
Rotation
(power takeoff - the output shaft)
Mounting Base Pattern
Shaft
Spark Plug
Valve Clearance
Speed
The emission control system for this Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual.
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Table of Contents

Type
Capacity
Type SAE
Capacity
viewed from PTO
Shaft dia.
Keyway
End Tapped
Type
Gap
Intake
Exhaust
Idle
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Maintenance .............................................. 13
Warranties ................................................. 20
Parts Lists and Diagrams .......................... 22
Vertical Single Cylinder 4 stroke OHV
EPA phase III and CARB compliant
Forced air cooled
87+ octane stabilizer treated
unleaded gasoline
0.25 gallon (0.95 liter)
10W-30 above 32° F
5W30 at 32° F or below
0.6 Quart
40 minutes
104 dB
70 mm x 45 mm
173cc
7.9:1
Counterclockwise
8" (203mm); 3/8"-24 UNF tapped hole;
2 x 8.7mm through-hole
7/8" x 3.16"
3/16" (4.76 mm)
3/8" - 24
®
CHAMPION : RA8HC
®
NGK DCPR7E
®
TORCH : DK7RTC
0.027" - 0.031"
0.004" - 0.006"
0.006" - 0.008"
1,800 ± 50 RPM
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