Hubbell Chance C3081190 Operation And Maintenance

Operation and Maintenance
Chance Gasoline Capstan Hoist Engine
This Capstan Hoist is equipped with a Robin
gasoline engine. For proper long term operation, this
information must be followed. Failure to follow this
information may result in damage to the engine or
reduced capacity of the hoist.
WARNING
!
This hoist uses a 4-cycle engine with oil in the
crankcase. This oil lubricates the internal parts of the
engine. This unit MUST be mounted with the fuel tank
on the bottom and the spark plug up. The axis of the
engine must be vertical within 20
the unit in this manner will result in damage to the
engine that is not covered by warranty.
WARNING
!
Gasoline is highly flammable. Do not smoke or use
near open flame when mixing fuel or when filling the
fuel tank.
The fuel for this engine must be regular unleaded
automobile gasoline.
WARNING
!
Do not use gasoline that contains ethanol or
methanol (types of alcohol). Fuels containing alcohol
may damage plastic parts of the fuel system.
WARNING
!
Do not make any adjustments to the fuel mixture
screws on the carburetor. The engine was carefully
adjusted at the factory for maximum engine life and
power. Adjustments to the carburetor may damage or
ruin the engine.
These instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for all possible conditions to be met
with concerning installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment. If further information is desired or if particular problems
are encountered which are not sufficiently covered in this guide, contact A. B. Chance Company.
NOTE: Because Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change design and specifications without notice.
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® 4-Cycle
1. The engine must be stopped and cool before
2. Unscrew the fuel cap and carefully fill the tank
3. Push the primer bulb on the bottom of the
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4. Move the ignition switch to on.
. Failure to mount
5. For a cold engine, move the choke lever to close.
6. Open the throttle, approximately 1/8 to 1/4, and
7. After the engine starts, push the choke lever to
8. Warm the engine up by running at a low speed
9. Do not run the engine at full throttle when lifting
10. To stop the engine, reduce to idle, then move the
11. Remove any remaining fuel from the tank before
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Preparation and Operation

removing the fuel cap. Fuel spilled on a hot
engine could ignite causing injury and damage to
equipment.
to within approximately 1 inch of the top. Do not
over fill. Install the cap and wipe up any spilled
fuel.
carburetor until it is full of fuel.
A warm engine may be started with little or no
choke required.
pull the starter handle briskly. Pull the handle
only 1/2 to 2/3 of the length of the rope. Pulling
the rope to the full length may damage the
starter mechanism. Return the handle slowly.
Do not let the handle snap back as this may
cause damage to the equipment.
the open position. In cold weather, the choke may
have to be moved halfway for a while to keep the
engine running.
for two or three minutes. Do not run at high
speed or under load until the engine is warmed
up.
light loads. Use partial throttle. Excessive R.P.M.
may result in damage to the engine.
ignition switch to off. Close the fuel valve to
prevent flooding.
temporary storage.
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Printed in USA
P308-0991A
2/03