LIFAN Power USA 160F User manual

160F
168F
168F-2
168F-D
168F-2D

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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing a general gasoline engine by our company.
Based on the latest engine technology at home and abroad, our Co. has individually developed
general gasoline engines with 4-stroke single cylinder, OHV and forced-air cooling. The engine is
characterized by advanced design, compact structure, reliable performance, convenient service low
fuel consumption and easy speed adjustment. They are widely used as ideal power in many fields such
as generating set, tour, open working, public place of entertainment, construction machine, agricultur-
al machinery, etc. the vital part bodies including cylinder cover, crankcase, etc, are all cast formed
with aluminum alloy. Laser-scanning technology, 3D shaping technology and CN program processing
technology used in the mould production upgrade the engine surface and manufacturing accuracy ob-
viously. Applying auto-press reducing system and centrifugal fly hammer regulating system assure
that assemblies equipped with the engine function smoothly and reliably as well as the engine start
easily. Besides, the introduction of the lubricant film-sensing protection system prevents accidental
damage of the engine for poor lubrication.
The manual gives information with respect with respect to operation and maintenance of the
general gasoline engine, and be sure to read it carefully first before operating. All the materials and
diagrams of this manual are in accordance with the newest products at the publishing time. Due to re-
vision and other change, the information descried in this manual may be a little different form the ac-

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tual status. The copyright of this manual belongs to our Co., any group or individual is forbidden to
reprint or copy any it. The manual is subject to change without notice.
Please pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
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!WARNING
●A warning is used to alert the user to fact that hazardous operation and maintenance
procedures may result in injury to or death of personnel if not strictly observed.
CAUTION
●A caution is used to alert the user to fact that hazardous operation and maintenance
procedures may result in injury to or death of personnel if not strictly observed.
NOTE
●Anote is used to give helpful information.
Although the engine conforms to the safety requirement of EN1679-1, the user must notice the
possible danger when they install the engine with other terminal products because the different in-
stalling purposes maybe will result in new danger to the engine and its driving product. So, all users
must be responsible to take action for assuring the safety.

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CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................5
Parts Description.............................................................................................................................7
Battery connection..........................................................................................................................8
Control Connection of Remote Distance (option)........................................................................10
Pre-Operating Inspection.............................................................................................................. 11
Ⅰ.Engine oil................................................................................................................................. 11
Ⅱ.Oil in the reduction gear box................................................................................................... 12
Ⅲ.Air cleaner ...............................................................................................................................13
Ⅳ.Fuel and fuel tank ....................................................................................................................15
Starting of the Engine...................................................................................................................18
Operation ......................................................................................................................................21
Stop...............................................................................................................................................23
Exhaust Control System ...............................................................................................................24
ⅠMaintenance..............................................................................................................................24
Ⅱ.Replacement of parts ...............................................................................................................24
Ⅲ.Modifying................................................................................................................................ 25
Ⅳ.Problems affecting exhaust emissions.....................................................................................25

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Maintenance..................................................................................................................................26
ⅠMaintenance schedule...............................................................................................................26
Ⅱ.Method.....................................................................................................................................28
Transport, Storage and Removal from Storage............................................................................. 37
ⅠTransport...................................................................................................................................37
Ⅱ.Storage.....................................................................................................................................37
Ⅳ.Removal from storage..............................................................................................................39
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................40
Ⅰ.Starting engine difficultly........................................................................................................40
Ⅱ.Low gasoline engine power output..........................................................................................43
Ⅲ.Gasoline engine connot run smoothly .....................................................................................44
Ⅳ.Stop suddenly when running ...................................................................................................45
Ⅴ.Gasoline engine is excessively hot.......................................................................................... 47
Ⅵ.There is abnormal noise when engine running........................................................................48
Specifications................................................................................................................................50
Ⅰ.Main specifications..................................................................................................................50
Ⅱ.Timing of distribution..............................................................................................................51
Ⅲ.Torque of important bolts ........................................................................................................52
Electric Diagram........................................................................................................................... 53

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SAFETY PERCAUTIONS
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!WARNING
●Before operating the engine, be sure to read and familiar with the manual carefully,
otherwise injury to personnel or damage to equipment may occur.
Please pay special attention to the following:
1. Running the engine in a well-ventilated place, keep it at least one meter away from building walls
or other equipments, keep away from inflammables such as gasoline, matches and so on to avoid
possibility of fire.
2. Keep the engine out of reach of children and pets to avoid accidents.
3. Operator on the engine has been specially trained.]
4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped, and in places refueling or storing gasoline,
no smoking and any flames or sparks.
5. Refuel the fuel tank not too full so as to avoid fuel’s spilling out. If there is spilled fuel around, be
sure to clean it thoroughly before starting.
6. Locate the engine on a level-working platform to avoid fuel’s spilling out.
7. Mack sure the fuel filler cap is tightened securely.
8. The exhaust muffler is very hot during running the engine even after the engine stops. Never touch
it, or you may get burns. Transport or store the engine with it cooling down entirely.

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9. This machine should not be used underground or in areas where explosive conditions may be pre-
sent.
10. It’s recommended that the operator wears the protection equipment during operation.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION
The main part of engine are located as follow (Fig.1)

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BATTERY CONNECTION (electric-start type)
In the case that the specifications of the battery are 12V and more than 18A.h, connect its posi-
tive lead to the electromagnetic coil while connect its negative lead to engine mount strew, base screw
any place capable of grounding with the engine well.
Make sure the battery leads are connected tightly and no corrosion is found. If any, eliminate it.
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!WARNING
●The battery may give or off explosive gas, keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away.
Charge or use it I an area with gook ventilation.
●The battery contains sulphonic acid (electrolyte). Con tact with skin or eyes may causr
severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
If electrolyte gets in your skin, flush with water; if gets in your eyes, flush with water for
at least 15 minutes and call a physician at once.
●Electrolyte is poisonous. If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk, and follow
with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
●Keep out of reach of children.
CAUTION
●Do not add tap water to the battery instead of distilled water, or the battery life will be
shortened.

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●Do not add distilled water over electrolyte upper lev-
el mark, or electrolyte will spill out to corrupt the
engine parts. If so, be sure to wash them away with
water.
●Make sure not to connect the battery leads in reverse
order, or short-circuit or breaker’s cutting may re-
sult.

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CONTROL CONNECTION OF REMOTE DISTANCE (OPTION)
The holes in levers of both the choke and throttle valve are used for mounting optioned steel
wires. Fig.2, 3 ＆4 shown illustrate how to mount a solid steel wire and a meshed steel wire. If
choosing a meshed steel wire, a return
spring is added.
If necessary, you may unscrew the
damping nut on the throttle valve lever
slightly when controlling the throttle
valve by a remote-controlled steel wire.

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PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION
Ⅰ.ENGINE OIL
CAUTION
●Engine oil is a key factor in deciding the engine’s performance. Do not apply engine oil
with additives or 2-stroke gasoline oil, as they haven’t enough lubrication, which may
shorten the engine’s service life.
●Check the engine with it stopped on a level ground.
Engine oil recommended: SAE10W-30 (Fig.5)
As viscosity varies with regions and temperatures, so the lubr-
icant has to be selected in a accordance with our recommendation.
Check (Fig.6)
1. Ensure that the engine is stopped on a level ground.
2. Remove the dipstick and clean it.
3. Reinsert the dipstick into the oil filler without
screwing in, and check oil level.
4. If the oil level is too low, add recommended engine
oil to the filler neck.
5. Reinstall the dipstick.

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CAUTION
●Run with insufficient engine oil may damage the engine severely.
Ⅱ. OIL IN THE REDUCTION GEAR BOX (only for the model equipped with it)
1/2 Reduction gear box with an auto-centrifugal clutch.
Brand of the oil is the same as that of engine oil.
Oil capacity: 0.50 liters
Check the oil level in the following order (Fig. 7)
1. Remove the dipstick and clean it.
2. Reinsert the dipstick without screwing it in, and then take out it and check oil level.
3. If the oil level is too low, and recommended engine oil until it arrives the upper level mark.
4. Reinstall the dipstick.

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Ⅲ.AIR CLENANER
1. Double-core type (Fig. 8)
Dismantle the air cleaner housing and
check its filter element, make sure it is clean
and intact, otherwise clean or replace it.
2. Dust –collecting type (Fig. 9)
a) Dismantle the dust –collecting hood and
check the core of the air cleaner, make s-
ure it is clean and intact, otherwise clean
or replace it.
b) Check if dust exists inside the dust –collec
ting hood, if any, clear away.

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3. Semi –dry type (Fig. 10)
a) Remove the air cleaner housing and check
the filter element for dirt and impurity.
Clean or replacement should be done if
necessary.
b) Check the air cleaner for dirt, and remove it
if any.
4. Oil –bath type (Fig. 11)
a) Dismantle the air cleaner housing and check
its core, make sure it is clean and intact, oth-
erwise clean or replace it.
b) Check oil level and oil quality. If the oil level
is too low, add recommended engine oil to oil
level mark.

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CAUTION
●Never run the engine without an air cleaner, or sever wear of the engine may occur.
Ⅳ. FUELAND FUELTANK
1. Fuel
The engine must apply unleaded gasoline with an octane number over 86. Using unleaded gaso-
line will decrease the possibility of producing carbon deposit and prolong the engine’s service life.
Never apply used or polluted gasoline or a mixture of gasoline and engine oil. Make sure the fuel
is free of dirt and water.
2. Gasoline Containing Alcohol
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (fuel blend), be sure its octane rating it at least
as high as that recommended by the company. There are two types of “gasohol”. One contains ethanol,
and the other contains methanol. Neither gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol nor 5% methanol
is allowed to be used. If methanol content in the fuel blend exceeds 5%, it may bring bad effect on the
engine performance, besides, it may damage metals, rubber and plastic parts.
CAUTION
●Handle fuel with care because it can damage plastic and painted surfaces.
●It is normal when you hear occasionally light spark knock or pinking with the engine run-
ning under heavy load.
●Should spark knock or pinking be heard at a speed under normal load, change brand of
gasoline; if such phenomenon still happens, consult your dealer for help, otherwise, the

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engine may be damaged.
3. Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity: 2.5liters for 160F, and3.6liters for 168F ＆168F –2.
4. Check
a) Remove the fuel filler cap and check fuel level.
b) If the fuel level is too low, refuel the tank. Remember adding fuel not over the fuel filter
shoulder (Fig. 12).

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!WARNING
●Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Refueling in a
well –ventilator area with the engine stopped. Do mot smoke and allow flames or sparks
in the area where gasoline is stored or where the fuel tank is refueled.
●Do not overfill the tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make
sure the fuel tank cap is set back securely.
●Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel
is spilled, make sure the area is dry enough before starting the engine.
●Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of fuel vapor.
●Keep out of reach of children.

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STARTING OF THE ENGINE
1. Push the fuel cock to “ON”. (Fig. 13)
2. Push the choke lever to “CLOSE”. (Fig. 14)
NOTE
If the engine is hot, closing the choke is unnecessary.

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3. Move left the throttle lever a little (Fig. 15)
4. Start the engine (Fig. 16).
a) Push the engine switch to “ON”.
b) Pull slightly the starting rope handle up until
feeling anti-action, and then make a rapid pull.
Fig. 16