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FORWARD Thank you for choosing a Subaru. Your Subaru engine can supply the power to operate various sorts of machines and equipment. Keep this owner’s manual at hand, so you can refer to it when needed. Due to constant efforts to improve our products, certain procedures and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................... 5 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................7 BATTERY INSTALLATION ........................8 OPERATING YOUR ENGINE ........................8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ........................10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................... 14 PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE ......................15 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 16 EASY TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 16 WIRING DIAGRAM ..........................17 WARRANTY ............................
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SYMBOLS USA and CANADA only The engine emits Hot surface can toxic gas that can kill Read INSTRUCTIONS burn you. you in minutes. FOR USE before use. Stay away if engine Do not run in an has been running. enclosed area. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ▲ The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
SERVICE INFORMATION WHILE OPERATING Service on this engine within and after the warranty period can be performed by any authorized Subaru service dealer. • This engine was designed and manufactured for specifi c When contacting an authorized Subaru service dealer about applications.
GENERAL INFORMATION OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with an API service classifi cation SJ or higher. DO NOT use oil designated “For Diesel Engines Only”. The use of a multi-weight oil (10W-30) NOTE: may result in higher than normal oil consumption. Therefore, Be sure to read these instructions carefully before checking the oil level more frequently may be required.
The battery and battery cables are not provided with the engine from Subaru. If this engine was purchased as part of BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE a piece of equipment, the battery and cables may have been supplied by the equipment manufacturer.
If the engine is equipped with the optional Subaru control box, the Oil Dipstick warning light on the box will turn on and the engine will be shut-down if the oil pressure is too low.
Please check with your authorized Subaru en- to be valid. Emissions critical maintenance consists of ser- gine service dealer for assistance. Only operate the engine vicing the air fi lter and spark plugs in accordance with the after it has cooled and the cause of the problem has been Maintenance Schedule.
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Figure 6 items to maintain. The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if it is run with a dirty air cleaner system. Service or replace the paper air fi lter per the “Maintenance Schedule” section. Service or replace the fi lter more often if the engine is operated under dusty or dirty conditions.
each year, whichever comes fi rst. This will help the engine to start easier and run better. Figure 8 - Flat Top Air Cleaner 1 Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wires off of the spark plugs. 2 Clean around the spark plugs and remove them from the cylinder head.
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Authorized Subaru Service Center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is a very important step to • Install new valve cover gasket.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 8 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 500 Every 1000 or Daily or Yearly or Yearly Hours or Yearly Hours • Clean engine and check bolts and nuts (Daily) • Check for leakage from hoses and fi ttings (Daily) •...
4. Install the spark plugs. Do not connect the spark plug STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS wires. 5. Clean dirt, oil and grease from the cylinder, cylinder This engine should be started at least once a month and run head, fi ns, blower housing, rotating screen and muffl er for at least 10 minutes.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Name EH90 / EH99 Air-Cooled, 4-stroke, V-Twin Cylinder, Horizontal P.T.O. shaft, OHV., Gas Engine Type Bore x Stroke mm (in) 90 x 78.58 (3.54” x 3.09”) Displacement 999cc (60.96 cu in) Rated Output 35hp@3600rpm / 40hp@3600rpm (26.1kw / 29.8kw @3600rpm) Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise as viewed from P.T.O.
Subaru’s option, of any part or parts which upon examination is/are found, in Subaru’s judgment, to have been defective in material or work manship. It shall be a condition of Subaru’s obligation under this Limited Warranty that Subaru, directly or through one of its...
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United States and U.S. Territories. Notice : To the engines/generators exported to and used in the countries other than the U.S.A., warranty service shall be performed by the distributor in each country in accordance with the standard Subaru engine/generator warranty policy as applicable.
FEDERAL EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE - This emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the State of California. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Robin America Inc., 905 Telser Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047, (herein “ROBIN AMERICA”) warrant(s) to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this Nonroad engine (herein “engine”) has been designed, built, and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S.
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FEDERAL EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY cont. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. ROBIN AMERICA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, but ROBIN AMERICA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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