jcb JCB-E460P Planning guide

457cc PETROL ENGINE
INSTRUCTION & USER MANUAL
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JCB-E460P
Original Instructions

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Contents
Page Heading Number
Introduction
General Warnings & Disposal
Safety Information
General Safety & Understand Your Machine
Personal Safety
Inspect Your Machine
Work Area & During Use
Carbon Monoxide Warning
Fuel Safety
Fuelling/De-Fuelling & Storage
Pre-Operation Checks
Oil Level & Air Filter Inspection
Check Fuel Level & Recommended Fuel
Operation
Starting
Stopping
Maintenance
Importance of Maintenance & Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Schedule
Sediment Filter
Spark Plug
Oil Servicing
Storage
Draining Fuel & Preventing Seizing
Troubleshooting
Engine Will not Start & Engine Lacks Power
Recycling and Disposal & Environmental Protection
Specification & Torque Settings and Tolerances
Warranty, Manual Updates, Returns, Reviews & Spare Parts
Contact Us
CE Declaration of Conformity
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Introduction
We work very hard to give all of our customers the best possible service. If you
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feedback! Thank you for purchasing this product.
Important!
WARNING: READ THE INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING
THE MACHINE.
Keep for future reference and pass it on if the machine is
loaned or sold to another user.
This manual has been produced by Genpower Ltd, and should be kept
with the product. Please read and understand these instructions before you
use your product. Failure to do this may result in personal injury or damage
to the product.
The safety precautions and warnings are to ensure your safety and protect
you from harm or damage to the product.
The information contained in this manual was accurate at the time of
production, however Genpower Ltd & JCB may make modifications to
the product without notification.

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GENERAL WARNINGS & DISPOSAL
You will find the following Symbols and Icons on the stickers of your
machine. Please take note when you see them as they mean the following:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the instruction manual
This symbol is used throughout this manual to warn the user about potential
risks. Please read & understand these sections before using the device.
Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) to be worn duringoperation such as:
•Gloves and Hand Protection
•Safety Glasses and Eye Protection
•Ear Defenders for Sound Protection
•Protective Footwear
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) : When disposing the
machine you must conform to WEEE regulations.
Hot Surfaces Warning : During the operation of this machine, it becomes
dangerously hot. Allow to cool before moving
Correct Fuel Warning : ONLY fill this machine with standard grade E10 or
E5 Petrol.
Correct Oil Warning : ONLY use SAE30 or 15W40 graded oil to service or
maintain this machine.
Fuel Spillage/Ignition Warning : When filling and operating the machine check
there is no fuel spillages. As the fuel is flammable this is a possible ignition
source of fire.
Smoking and Drugs Warning: NEVER smoke whilst operating the machine due
to close proximity of flammable liquids. Also NEVER operate the machine
under the influences of drugs including smoking and alcohol.

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Safety Information
General Safety
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies
to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
This symbol is used throughout this manual to warn the user about potential risks. Please read & understand
these sections before using the device.
Understand Your Machine
•WARNING! You must read these instructions carefully before operating the machine. Make sure that you are
familiar with the controls and properly operate the machine. You must learn how to stop the machine quickly. If
you do not follow the warnings and instructions, it may result in fire and/or serious injury. Make sure to save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
•Read this manual and labels affixed to the machine to understand its limitations and potential hazards.
•Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage the controls quickly.
•If the unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser, or is to be loaned, rented, or sold, always
provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. The user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries that may occur to themselves, to other people, or to property.
•Do not force the machine beyond its limits. Use the correct machine for your application.
•Know how to stop the machine quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all controls.
•ALL MAINTENANCE other than that listed in this manual, should be carried out by professionally trained and
certified personnel.
•When using this machine for the first time and before actual work, you MUST learn how to handle the machine
from an experienced or skilled person.

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Safety Information
Personal Safety
•WARNING! Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local
regulations can restrict the minimum age of the operator.
•Keep children, pets, and other people not using the unit away from the work area (at least 15m). Be alert and
shut off the unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the machine. Never operate the
machine when unwell or tired, or if you have taken alcohol, medicine, drugs or any substances which may slow
your reflexes and compromise judgment. A moment of inattention while operating the machine may result in
serious personal injury.
•Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), MUST be worn at all times when operating or repairing the
machine. Always wear anti-slip and resistant work footwear and long trousers while using the machine. Do not
use the machine when barefoot, wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Do not wear chains, bracelets
or clothing that is loose fitting or hanging ties or cords. Tie long hair back. Always wear protective earplugs.
Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Protect eyes, face, and head from objects
that may be thrown from the unit. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating.
•Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during operation. Moving parts can cut or crush body
parts. Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
•Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust,
or service.
•Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly,
installation, and operation, maintenance, repairing or moving.
•Start the machine carefully according to instructions.
•Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents, hazards or unexpected events involving the
machine that occur to other people or their property. It is the responsibility of the user to assess the potential
risk of the area where work is being carried out. The operator or user must take all necessary precautions to
ensure their own safety and that of others, especially on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable ground.

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Safety Information
Inspect Your Machine
•Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc.,
are securely tightened.
•You must check the general condition of the machine before use.
•Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing, or failed parts before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in safe working condition.
•Do not use the machine if the engine’s switch does not turn off the engine when running. Any petrol powered
machine that can’t be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
•Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine area before starting it. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury.
•If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning sign of trouble.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s switch is off before transporting the machine or performing any
maintenance or service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or service on a machine with its
switch on invites accidents.
•Do not tamper with or disable safety systems.
•Only use manufacturer-recommended attachments.
•Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tools are not worn out or damaged. Replace worn out or
damaged elements and bolts in set to preserve balance.
•Keep the machine in good operating condition. Operating the machine in poor or questionable condition could
result in serious injury.
•Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in place. These items are installed for your
safety.

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Safety Information
Work Area
•Make sure you thoroughly inspect the entire work area. You must only work in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions. Do not work at night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your
field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area.
•Keep people, children and animals away from the working area.
•Operate on flat, level ground.
•Never leave the machine in a place with unstable ground which could give way.
•You must be careful near ravines, ditches or embankments.
•Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
•Pay the utmost attention when working on frozen ground as the machine may tend to slide.
•Do not work in the rain, when there is a thunderstorm or lightning risk, at times of strong or gale force winds,
or at any other times when the weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this product. If there is bad
weather conditions, do not use the machine.
Carbon Monoxide Warning
BREATHING IN CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN CAUSE DEATH! Using this machine indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES! The exhaust fumes from machines contain Carbon Monoxide. This is a poisonous gas that you
can’t see or smell.
•NEVER use inside a building.
•NEVER use inside a confined space such as but not limited to a house, garage, large vehicle, boat or tent.
•Never operate the machines near other machines which use flammable liquids as a fuel source.
•Only use the machine outside far away from open windows, doors and vents.

CAUTION! ALL FUELS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE &
PETROL VAPOUR IS EXPLOSIVE. TAKE
EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING FUEL.
KEEP FUEL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Safety Information
Fuel Safety
•NEVER smoke when handling fuel
•ALWAYS avoid inhaling fumes.
•ALWAYS carry fuel in the correct and clearly marked container.
•ALWAYS wear correct, suitable and fit for purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), suggested items are
but not limited to safety gloves and overalls.
•To avoid sparking or arcing, keep grounded conductive objects such as tools away from exposed, live
electrical parts and connections. These events could ignite fumes or vapours.
•Do not operate the machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
•Fire hazard - keep fuel away from all sources of ignition for example heaters, lamps, sparks from grinding or
welding.
•DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel.
•ALWAYS keep the work area tidy.
•ALWAYS dispose of waste fuels correctly.
•Serious personal injury can occur when petrol is spilled on yourself or your clothes. Rinse your skin and change
your clothes immediately.
Spilled Fuel
•If you have spilled fuel, make sure you do not attempt to ignite the engine but move the machine away from
the area of spilled fuel and avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours
have dissipated.
•When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
•ALWAYS clean up spills promptly using absorbent granules and a lidded bin.

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Safety Information
Fuelling / De-Fuelling
•ALWAYS fuel and de-fuel in a well ventilated area outside of buildings. Use a funnel to add fuel, only outdoors.
Do not smoke during this and each time fuel is handled.
•Add fuel before igniting the engine, never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel whilst the engine is running or
when it is hot.
•When de-fuelling ALWAYS use a proper fuel retriever.
•Never overfill the fuel tank. Engine heat can cause fuel to expand, never fill the tank to more than 1/2”below
the bottom of the filler neck. This will provide space for fuel expansion.
•When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor area. While adding fuel or operating the unit, do not smoke, and stay away from sparks, open flames,
or other sources of ignition near the area of operation.
•Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
•Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
•ALWAYS keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and fuel.
•After fueling, ensure to tighten the cap securely.
•Never use the lock-function when filling with fuel.
Storage
•Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for fuel storage.
•Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition.
•Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach a spark, open
flame, or any other source of ignition (such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes dryer). Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the
fuel cap securely in place.

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Pre-Operation Checks
Oil Level
Check Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position.
> Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
> Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
> If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil .
> Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Air Filter Inspection
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburettor, reducing engine
and machine performance.
Remove the Air Filter Cover and inspect the filters. Clean or replace
dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged filter elements.
Reinstall the air filter and air cleaner cover. Be sure all the parts shown
below are in place. Tighten the wing nut securely.
WARNING! Operating the engine without an air filter, or with
a damaged air filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not covered
by the Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick
Oil Inlet
Maximum Level
Minimum Level
Air Filter Cover
Butterfly Nut
Filter Element
Gasket
Carburettor
body

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Check Fuel Level
With the engine off and on a level surface, remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level. You will be able to see
the fuel through the fuel strainer. Refill the tank if you can cannot see any fuel in the strainer. After refuelling, tighten
the fuel tank cap securely.
Always use a funnel or Fuel Bottle with a Flexible spout like shown below
Petrol/Gasoline is highly flammable, volatile and corrosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
NEVER fill above the Maximum Fuel Level.
Recommended Fuel Type
Standard grade E10 and E5 available at fuel stations is suitable for this machine.
Maximum Fuel Level
Pre-Operation Checks

Operation
Starting
Once the machine has been correctly setup with both Pre-Operation checks, the machine can be started. This will
start the machine.
WARNING ! –YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE USER MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THIS MACHINE
*NOTE*- IF your machine doesn’t have a Throttle Lever, it will have an automatically controlled throttle
>Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position
>To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position. To restart a warm engine, leave the
choke lever in the OPEN position.
>Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW position about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST position.
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Throttle Lever
Fuel Valve Lever Choke Lever

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Operation
Starting
>Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
>Pull the recoil starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull it briskly. Do not allow the recoil starter grip to
snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
>If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN
position as the engine warms up.
>Engine output is controlled by adjusting engine speed. Moving the throttle lever in the FAST direction will
increase engine output, and moving the throttle lever in the SLOW direction will decrease engine output.
Ignition Switch
Recoil Starter Grip
Choke Lever Throttle Lever
Slow
Fast
Open
On

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Operation
Stopping
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the
following procedure.
>Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
>Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
>Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
Slow Off
Off
Throttle Lever
Fuel Lever
Ignition Switch

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Maintenance
Importance of Maintenance
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
Improperly maintaining this machine, or failing to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.
To help you properly care for your machine, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection
procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult,
or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other
qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your machine under severe
conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions,
consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
Remember that your servicing dealer knows your machine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and
replacement.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any engine
repair establishment or individual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.
Maintenance Safety
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard
that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Failing to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously illness or injury.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in the owner’s manual.
Safety Precautions Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate
several potential hazards:
>Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
>Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. －Burns from hot parts.
>Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching. －Injury from moving parts.

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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance –Sediment Filter
>Move the fuel valve to the OFF position, then remove the fuel sediment cup by twisting off. Also remove the
O-ring.
>Wash the sediment cup and O-ring in non-flammable solvent, and dry them thoroughly.
>Place the O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the sediment cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely.
>Move the fuel valve to the ON position, and check for leaks. Replace the O-ring if there is any leakage.
Fuel Valve Lever
O-Ring
Sediment Cup
Drain Bolt
Washer/Gasket

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Maintenance - Spark Plug
>Firstly remove the Spark plug cap. This is a push/pull fit.
>Using a suitable spark plug wrench, loosen the spark plug and remove it.
>Inspect the sparkplug. Replace if your inspection finds:
1. Visible Damage
2. Badly fouled with Oil/Carbon
3. Washer health is compromised
>Using a feeler gauge, check the gap of the spark electrode. The gap should be with these tolerances
0.7-0.8 mm (0.026-0.031 inch).
>Reinstall the sparkplug, firstly winding it by hand, this is to avoid cross threading.
>After properly seated, fully tighten using spark plug wrench.
>When the washer has started to compress tighten to the following instruction:
1. New Sparkplug –a 1/2 Turn tight
2. Re-used Spark Plug –a 1/8 to 1/4 Turn tight
Recommended Spark Plugs –F7TC/F7TRC
This variation of spark plug is recommended for normal engine running conditions and temperatures.
Incorrect specifications of sparkplug can cause damage to your machine. Ensure any sparkplug is
correctly gapped and free of any deposits

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Maintenance - Oil Servicing
When changing a machines oil, run the machine for a few minutes. Warm oil will always drain faster and more
through compared to oil that’s cold.
>Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil.
>Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer.
>Allow the used oil to drain completely
>Reinstall the oil drain plug and new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug securely. Please dispose of used motor
oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to
your local recycling centre or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the General Waste, pour it on
the ground, or down a drain.
>3. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole) on the dipstick
with the recommended oil.
Oil Filler Cap
/Dipstick
Drain Plug & Washer
Oil Grade
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification
SJ, SL, or equivalent. Always check the API
service label on the oil container to be sure it
includes the letters SJ, SL, or equivalent. SAE
15W-40 is recommended for general use.
Other viscosities shown in the chart may be
used when the average temperature in your
area is within the indicated range.
Oil Lever