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Save This Manual for Future Reference Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual MODEL NUMBER H200 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.
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Have questions about your YARDMAX equipment? about your engine, consult your engine dealer. Call us at 847-327-0566 or 844-YARDMAX, email us at support@yardmax.com, or contact us via your favorite social media site. Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new engine. Pay attention to all cautions and warnings.
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.
CONTROLS FUEL VALVE LEVER ALL ENGINE EX C EP T D T Y P E The fuel valve opens and closes the passage between the fuel ENGINE SW IT C H tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run. O F F When the engine is not in use, leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to prevent carburetor flooding and to reduce the...
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.
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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. C H O K E LEV ER ST ART ER GRIP If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSE position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as O P EN...
Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. F UEL V ALV E LEV ER For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine. T H RO T T LE LEV ER O F F SLO W...
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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.
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Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK MAX IMUM F UEL LEV EL Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. F ILLER C AP / D IP ST IC K UP P ER LIMIT Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine.
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Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine SEDIMENT CUP CLEANING damage. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position, and then remove The Oil Alert system (applicable engine types) will the fuel sediment cup and O-ring. automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit.
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Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » AIR FILTER Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area. The engine is not equipped with an air filter. DO NOT use this engine for anything other than snow removal. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.
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.
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Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » 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.
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. Engine switch OFF Turn engine switch to ON Out of fuel Refuel...
Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » 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.
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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. MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume Afterburning (backfiring).
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Gasoline Engine Operator’s Manual » QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Type SAE 10W-30,API SE or SF, for general use Engine Oil Capacity H200:0.6 L Type F7TC 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.
WIRING DIAGRAMS Engine Type with Oil Alert and Without Electric Starting BLACK YELLOW GREEN ENGINE SWITCH TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION UNIT Bl/R SPARK PLUG LEVEL SWITCH OIL ALERT UNIT Wiring Diagrams...