ENGINE SAFETY 1. ENGINE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Most accidents with engines can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the engine. Some of the most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. Owner Responsibilities ...
CONTROLS 3. CONTROLS 1) Engine Switch The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system. The engine switch must be in the ON position for the engine to run. Turning the engine switch to the OFF position stops the engine. The engine switch 2) Choke Lever The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.
CONTROLS Starter grip 4) Governor lever Adjust the throttle lever position to get required speed. high Throttle lever For proper engine speed, refer to indication provided by equipment. 5) Oil protecting system The oil protecting system is used for preventing from oil insufficiency in the crankcase, when oil lowering lower limit, the oil protecting system will automatically make the engine stopping.(engine still keep the “OPEN”...
CHECK BEFORE OPERATION CHECK BEFORE OPERATION 1) Check Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks. Look for signs of damage. Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened.
CHECK BEFORE OPERATION Maximum fuel oil level Recommended octane rating over 90 unleaded gasoline For unleaded gasoline, can make carbon deposit muck less and enhance exhaust system service life Don’t use used and contaminated or gasoline with oil , Avoid the dirt and water entering into fuel tank.
STARTING ENGINE 5. STARTING ENGINE 1) To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the “CLOSE “position. To start a warm engine, turn the choke lever to the” OPEN” position. Choke lever Close Open 2) Move the throttle lever away from the “LOW” position, about 1/3 of the way toward the “HIGH”...
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STARTING ENGINE 4) Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Don’t let starting lever suddenly rebound, and lightly put the lever back. CAUTION Starter grip 5) If the choke lever has been moved to the “CLOSE” position to start the engine, gradually move it to the”...
STOPPING THE ENGINE 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the “OFF” position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure. 1). Move the throttle lever to the “LOW” position. High Throttle lever 2) Turn the engine switch to the “OFF”...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 3 Every 6 Every year REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Each First month or months or months or 20 Hrs. 50 Hrs. 100 Hrs. 300 Hrs. Check ○ level Engine oil ○ ○ Change ○ Check ○(1) Air cleaner Clean Replace ○...
MAINTENANCE Oil dipstick Oil upper limit Drain bolt Sealing washer Engine oil capacities: 152F-1/154F-1/156F-1: 0.35 L Environment temperature 4) Assembling oil dipstick and screwing down Recommended oil: Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. We recommend that you use API SERVICE Category SE or SF oil or equivalent to SG grade SAE 10W-30.
MAINTENANCE Air cleaner 1) Screw off air cleaner bolt and remove the cover. .Nut M6 Air cleaner elbow Support plate Element 2) Remove foam element Cover Locking nut Check element and renew if damaged. Wash foam element: Wash the cover and filter in warm, soapy water, rinse, and allow drying thoroughly. Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow drying.
MAINTENANCE 3. Place the O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the sediment cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely. 4. Move the fuel valve to the ON position, and check for leaks. Replace the O-ring if there is any leakage. O-ring Sediment cup SPARK PLUG...
MAINTENANCE 4. Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading. 5. After the spark plug seats, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the water. If reinstalling the used spark plug ,tighten 1/8 - 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats. If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats.
STORING YOUR ENGINE 8. STORING YOUR ENGINE If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning. Clean all exterior surfaces, repair any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
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STORING YOUR ENGINE whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 1) Starting difficult Phenomenon Possible Cause Correction Add fuel, open the No fuel, oil cock closed oil cock Air hole clogged Clean clogged Oil path Oil cock clogged wash unpassing Main jet adjusted not Readjust, wash well, or clogged and blow Spark Fuel...
TROUBLESHOOTING 2)ENGINE LACKS POWER Phenomen Possible Cause Correction Ignition system Ignition time not right Replace ignition coil Fuel system Fuel path with air Exhaust air Wrong adjustment Readjustment When main jet increasing Needle valve and main Clean and blow throttle jet clogged speed Oil cock clogged...
TROUBLESHOOTING 4) ENGINE OVERHEATING Phenomenon Possible Cause Correction Gasoline engine Ignition time not right Replace ignition coil overheating Gasoline not enough Refill gasoline Exhaust pipe clogged Clean exhaust pipe Guided air shield clogged Repair Air path clogged Clean air cooling fin Cooling fan damaged Reinstall Gas leaking from ring to down...
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