LONCIN 160F User manual

Gasoline Engine Owner s Manual 3
BenzinmotorGebrauchsanleitung 44
Moteur d essence Modedemplois 88
BenzinemotorHandleiding 134
BensinmotorAnvändarhandbok 178
160F168F-1168F-2 170F
173F177F182F188F190F
G120F G160F G180F G200FG210F
G240F G270F G340F G390FG420F

GasolineEngine
Owner sManual
160F168F-1 168F-2 170F
173F177F182F188F190F
G120F G160F G180F G200F G210F
G240F G270F G340F G390F G420F

Keepthisowner'smanualhandy,soyou can refertoit atanytime.
Thisowner'smanualisconsideredapermanentpart of the engine and shouldremainwith
the engineifresold.
Theinformationand specificationsincluded inthispublicationwerein effect atthe timeof
approvalfor printing.
Onlythe DType isequipped forbothelectricand manualstarting.
READTHISOWNER SMANUALCAREFULLY.Payspecialattentiontothesesymbols
andanyinstructionsthatfollow:
Indicates seriousinjuryordeathwillresultifinstructionsarenot
followed.
Indicates astrong possibilitythatseriousinjuryordeathcould
resultifinstructionsarenotfollowed.
Indicates apossibility that minorinjuryoranresultifinstructions
arenotfollowed.
Indicates thatequipmentor propertydamagecanresultif
instructionsarenotfollowed.
NOTE: Giveshelpfulinformation.
Ifaproblemshouldarise,or ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutyour engine,consultyour
engine dealer.

CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1.ENGINESAFETY........................................................................................1
2.COMPONENTS&CONTROLLOCATIONS……………................................................2
3.CONTROLS...............................................................................................3
4.CHECKBEFOREOPERATION..............................................................................5
5.OPERATION............................................................................................6
6.MAINTENANCE ……………………….......................................................................10
7.STORAGE/TRANSPORTING...................................................................................22
8.TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………................................25
9.TECHNICAL& CONSUMERINFORMATION ……..……………………………………26
10.SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................32
11.WIRINGDIAGRAMS...............................................................................35
12.OPTIONALPARTS....................................................................................37
BATTERY.................................................................................................37

ENGINESAFETY
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1.ENGINESAFETY
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION
Mostaccidentswithenginescanbepreventedifyoufollowall instructionsinthismanual
andonthe engine.Someofthe mostcommonhazardsare discussedbelow,alongwith
the bestwaytoprotectyourselfandothers.
OwnerResponsibilities
lThe enginesare designed togivesafeanddependableserviceifoperated according
toinstructions.Readandunderstandthisowner smanualbefore operatingtheengine.
Failuretodo socouldresultinpersonalinjuryorequipmentdamage.
lKnowhowtostoptheenginequickly,andunderstandthe operation ofall controls.
Neverpermit anyone tooperatetheengine withoutproperinstructions.
lDonotallowchildrentooperatetheengine.Keepchildrenand petsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
RefuelWithCare
Gasolineisextremelyflammable,and gasolinevaporcanexplode.Refueloutdoors,ina
well-ventilatedarea,withthe enginestopped. Neversmokenear gasoline,andkeep other
flamesand sparks away.Alwaysstoregasoline inanapproved container.Ifanyfuelis
spilled, makesure the areaisdrybefore startingthe engine.
HotExhaust
lThe muffler becomesveryhotduringoperation and remainshotforawhileafter
stoppingtheengine.Becarefulnottotouchthe muffler whileitishot.Letthe engine
coolbefore storingit indoors.
lTopreventfire hazardsandtoprovideadequateventilation for stationaryequipment
applications,keeptheengineatleast3feet(1meter) awayfrombuilding wallsand
other equipmentduringoperation.Donot placeflammableobjectsclosetotheengine.
Carbon MonoxideHazard
Exhaustgascontainspoisonouscarbonmonoxide.Avoidinhalation ofexhaustgas. Never
run theengine inaclosed garage or confined area.
OtherEquipment
Reviewtheinstructionsprovidedwiththeequipmentpoweredbythisengine for any
additionalsafetyprecautionsthatshouldbeobservedinconjunction withenginestartup,
shutdown, operation,orprotectiveapparelthatmaybeneededtooperatethe equipment.

COMPONENTS&CONTROLLOCATIONS
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2.COMPONENTS&CONTROLLOCATIONS
THROTTLELEVER
MUFFLER
SPARKPLUG
AIR CLEANER
FUELVALVE LEVER
CHOKELEVER
RECOIL STARTER
STARTERGRIP
IGNITION SWITCH
FUELFILLERCAP
FUELTANK
OILDRAIN PLUG
OILFILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

CONTROLS
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3. CONTROLS
Fuel ValveLever
Thefuelvalveopensand closesthe passage betweenthefueltankandthe carburetor.
Thefuelvalvelevermust be intheONpositionforthe enginetorun.
When theengineisnotinuse,leavethe fuelvalvelever intheOFF positiontoprevent
carburetor floodingand toreducethe possibilityoffuelleakage.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever controlsengineTHROTTLELEVERspeed.
Movingthe throttlelever inthe directionsshownmakestheenginerunfaster orslower.
EngineSwitch
Theengine switchenablesanddisablesthe ignitionsystem.
Theengine switchmust be intheONposition forthe enginetorun.
Turningthe engineswitchtothe OFF position stopsthe engine.
OFF
FUEL
VALVE
LEVER
OFF
ON
THROTTLE
LEVER
FAST
SLOW

CONTROLS
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ChokeLever
Thechokelever opensandclosesthechokevalveinthecarburetor.
TheCLOSE positionenrichesthe fuelmixturefor starting acoldengine.
TheOPENposition providesthe correctfuelmixtureforoperation after starting,and for
restartingawarmengine.
Someengineapplicationsusearemotely-mounted chokecontrolratherthanthe
engine-mounted chokelevershownhere.
RecoilStarterGrip
Pulling thestarter gripoperatestherecoil starter tocranktheengine.
ALLENGINEEXCEPTDTYPE
ENGINESWITCH
OFF
ON
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSE
STARTERGRIP