YARDMAX G200FA Operator's Manual

YARDMAX G200FA Operator's Manual

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Gasoline Engine
Operator's Manual
MODEL NUMBER
G200FA
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
Both model number and serial
number may be found on the
main label. You should record
both of them in a safe place for
future use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    Save This Manual for Future Reference Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual MODEL NUMBER G200FA SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label. You should record both of them in a safe place for future use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Up for the job? YARDMAX is. When looking for outdoor power equipment (OPE) to get the job done right, at the right price, YARDMAX delivers the perfect combination of performance and practicality. YARDMAX has a solution that’s right for you.
  • Page 3 Indicates serious injury or death will result if instructions are not followed. DISCLAIMER Danger! YARDMAX reserves the right to discontinue, change, Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or and improve its products at any time without notice death could result if instructions are not followed.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model G200FA lubricating mode Splash Single cylinder, 4-Stroke, Starting Mode Recoil start Type Forced Air Cooling, OHV Counter-clockwise (from Rotation p.T.O. side) net power (KW/3600rpm) input valve: 0.10 mm Valve Clearance ~0.15mm, output valve: 0.10 Max. torque 12.4/2500 mm ~0.15mm (N•m/rpm)
  • Page 5: Know Your Engine

    Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » HOT EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains inhalation of exhaust gas. never run the engine in a closed garage hot for a while after stopping the engine. be careful not to or confined area.
  • Page 6: Controls

    COnTROlS FUEL VALVE LEVER ALL ENGINE EXCEPT D TYPE The fuel valve opens and closes the passage between the fuel ENGINE SWITCH tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve lever must be in the On position for the engine to run. When the engine is not in use, leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to prevent carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
  • Page 7: Check Before Operation

    Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » CHECK bEFORE OpERATIOn IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? look for signs of damage. For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts, equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you and screws are tightened.
  • Page 8 To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OpEn position. Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted choke control rather than the engine-mounted choke lever shown here. CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP If the choke lever has been moved to the ClOSE position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OpEn position as OPEN CLOSE...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. FUEL VALVE LEVER For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine. THROTTLE LEVER SLOW SETTING ENGINE SPEED...
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGUlAR SERVICE pERIOD performed at every indicated month First Every 3 Every 6 Every year or operating hour interval, whichever Each use month or months or months or or 300 comes first. 20 Hrs. 50 Hrs. 100 Hrs. Hrs.
  • Page 11 Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK UPPER LIMIT Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool.
  • Page 12 Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage. The Oil Alert system (applicable engine types) will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit. PAPER FILTER However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected FILTER ELEMENT shutdown, fill to the upper limit, and check the oil level...
  • Page 13 Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » SPARK PLUG SERVICE Foam air filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow drying thoroughly. Or clean in nonflammable Recommended spark plugs: F7RTC or other equivalents. solvent and allow drying. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, and then squeeze out all excess oil.
  • Page 14 Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrester, and remove the spark arrester from the muffler. THROTTLE STOP SCREW 5mm SCREWS MUFFLER PROTECTOR 4mm SCREW MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN GASKET SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE (optional equipment) 8mm NUTS Your engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester.
  • Page 15: Storage/Transporting

    Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » STORAGE/ TRAnSpORTInG STORAGE PREPARATION Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions. proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 trouble free and looking good. The following steps will help to minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
  • Page 16 STORAGE PRECAUTIONS With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or Change the engine oil. melt some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting Remove the spark plugs.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » TROUblESHOOTInG ENGINE WILL NOT START Possible Cause Correction 1.Electric starting: check battery discharged Recharge battery battery Move lever to On Fuel valve OFF Move lever to ClOSE unless engine 2. Check control positions Choke OpEn is warm.
  • Page 18: Technical & Consumer Information

    TECHnICAl & COnSUMER InFORMATIOn SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION CARBURETOR MODIFICATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be ENGINE too rich. performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will SERIAL NUMBER increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
  • Page 19 Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume Hard starting or stalling after starting. You may use gasoline containing up to 10% Rough idle. ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol’’ . Misfiring or backfiring under load.
  • Page 20 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Type SAE 10W-30,ApI SE or SF, for general use Engine Oil Capacity G200FA: 0.6 l Type F7RTC or other equivalents. Spark plug 0.028-0.031 in (0.70 mm-0.80 mm) Carburetor Idle speed 1800 rpm±150 rpm Each use Check engine oil. Check air filter.
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » WIRInG DIAGRAMS blACK bROWn YEllOW WHITE GREEn START STARTER MOTOR STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY CHARGING Bl/W COIL RECTIFIER FUSE TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION UNIT ENGINE SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER SPARK PLUG OIL LEVEL SWITCH OIL ALERT UNIT CONTROL BOX Wiring Diagrams...
  • Page 22 Engine Type with Oil Alert and Without Electric Starting blACK YEllOW GREEn TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION UNIT ENGINE SWITCH SPARK PLUG OIL LEVEL SWITCH OIL ALERT UNIT Wiring Diagrams...
  • Page 23 Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual »...
  • Page 24 Tame the Great Outdoors 1850 W Winchester Rd, Suite 106 Libertyville, IL 60048 844-YARDMAX (844-927-3629) info@yardmax.com...

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