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

CHECKBEFOREOPERATION
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4. CHECKBEFORE OPERATION
ISYOURENGINE READYTOGO?
For your safety,and tomaximizethe servicelifeofyour equipment,itisveryimportantto
takeafewmomentsbefore you operatethe enginetocheckitscondition. Besuretotake
careofanyproblemyou find,orhaveyour servicingdealercorrectit,beforeyouoperate
the engine.
Improperlymaintainingthisengine,
orfailingtocorrect aproblem
beforeoperation, couldcausea
malfunction inwhichyou couldbe
seriouslyinjured.
Always performapreoperation
inspection beforeeachoperation,
andcorrect anyproblem.
Before beginningyourpreoperationchecks,besurethe engine islevelandtheengine
switchisinthe OFF position.
ChecktheGeneralConditionoftheEngine
lLookaround andunderneaththeenginefor signsof oilor gasoline leaks.
lRemoveanyexcessivedirtordebris,especiallyaround themufflerandrecoilstarter.
lLookfor signsofdamage.
lCheckthatallshieldsandcoversareinplace,andallnuts,bolts,andscrewsare
tightened.
ChecktheEngine
Checktheengine oillevel.Runningthe enginewithalowoil levelcancauseengine
damage.
TheOil Alertsystem(applicableengine types)willautomaticallystoptheengine before the
oillevelfallsbelowsafelimits.However,toavoidtheinconvenienceofanunexpected
shutdown, alwayscheck the engine oillevelbefore startup.
Checktheairfilter.Adirtyairfilterwill restrictairflowtothecarburetor,reducing engine
performance.
Checkthe fuellevel.Starting withafull tankwillhelptoeliminateor reduceoperating
interruptionsfor refueling.
ChecktheEquipmentPoweredbyThisEngine
Reviewtheinstructionsprovidedwiththeequipmentpoweredbythisengine for any
precautionsand proceduresthatshouldbefollowed beforeenginestartup.

OPERATION
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5.OPERATION
SAFE OPERATINGPRECAUTIONS
Before operatingthe engine for thefirsttime,pleasereviewthe IMPORTANTSAFETY
INFORMATION and thechapter titled BEFORE OPERATION.
Carbon monoxide gasistoxic.
Breathingit can cause
unconsciousness andevenkillyou.
Avoidanyareasor actionsthat
exposeyoutocarbonmonoxide.
Reviewthe instructionsprovidedwiththeequipment poweredbythisengine foranysafety
precautionsthatshouldbeobserved inconjunction withenginestartup,shutdown,or
operation.
STARTINGTHEENGINE
1.MovethefuelvalvelevertotheONposition.
2.Tostartacoldengine,movethe chokelevertotheCLOSE position.
Torestartawarmengine, leavethe chokelever inthe OPENposition.
Someengineapplicationsusearemotely-mounted chokecontrolrather thanthe
engine-mounted chokelevershownhere.
FUELVALVE
LEVER
ON

OPERATION
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3.Movethethrottleleverawayfromthe SLOWposition,about1/3ofthewaytowardthe
FASTposition.
Someengineapplicationsusearemotely-mounted throttlecontrolrather thanthe
engine-mounted throttlelever shownhere.
4.Turn theengine switchtothe ONposition.
5.Operatethestarter.
RECOILSTARTER(all engine types):
Pull thestartergriplightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,then pullbriskly.
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSE OPEN
HIGH
SLOW
LOW
THROTTLELEVER
ENGINESWITCH
OFF
ON

OPERATION
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Return thestarter gripgently.
6.If the chokeleverhasbeenmovedtothe CLOSEposition tostart the engine, gradually
moveit tothe OPENposition asthe enginewarmsup.
STOPPINGTHE ENGINE
Tostopthe engineinan emergency,simplyturnthe engineswitchtotheOFF position.
Undernormalconditions,usethe followingprocedure.
1.Movethe throttlelevertotheSLOWposition.
Someengineapplicationsusearemotely-mounted throttlecontrolrather thanthe
engine-mounted throttlelever shownhere.
CHOKELEVER
OPEN
THROTTLELEVER
SLOW
STARTER GRIP

OPERATION
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2.Turn theengine switchtothe OFF position.
3.Turn thefuelvalvelevertotheOFFposition.
SETTINGENGINESPEED
Position the throttleleverforthe desired enginespeed.
Someengineapplicationsusearemotely-mounted throttlecontrolratherthanthe
engine-mounted throttlelever shownhere.
For enginespeedrecommendations,refer tothe instructionsprovidedwiththeequipment
poweredbythisengine.
ENGINESWITCH
OFF
ON
FUELVALVE
LEVER
OFF
THROTTLELEVER
SLOW
FAST

MAINTENANCE
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6.MAINTENANCE
THE IMPORTANCE OFMAINTENANCE
Goodmaintenanceisessentialforsafe, economical,andtrouble-free operation. It willalsohelp
reduceairpollution.
Improperlymaintainingthisengine,
or failure tocorrectaproblem
before operation, cancausea
malfunction inwhichyoucanbe
seriouslyhurtorkilled.
Alwaysfollowtheinspection and
maintenancerecommendationsand
schedulesinthisowner smanual.
Tohelpyou properlycare foryourengine,thefollowingpagesinclude amaintenanceschedule,
routineinspection procedures,and simplemaintenanceproceduresusing basichand tools.
Other servicetasksthatare moredifficult,orrequirespecialtools,are besthandled by
professionalsandare normallyperformed byatechnician or otherqualifiedmechanic.
Themaintenancescheduleappliestonormaloperating conditions.If youoperateyour engine
under unusualconditions,suchassustainedhigh-loadorhigh-temperature operation,or usein
unusuallywetordustyconditions,consultyour servicingdealerforrecommendations
applicabletoyour individualneedsanduse.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Someof themostimportantsafetyprecautionsare asfollows:However,wecannotwarn youof
everyconceivablehazard thatcanariseinperforming maintenance.Onlyyou candecide
whetheror notyoushouldperformagiven task.
Failure toproperlyfollow
maintenanceinstructionsand
precautionscancauseyou tobe
seriouslyhurtorkilled.
Alwaysfollowtheproceduresand
precautionsinthe owner smanual.
Safety Precautions
lMakesurethe engineisoffbeforeyou beginanymaintenanceor repairs.Thiswilleliminate
severalpotentialhazards:

MAINTENANCE
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nCarbonmonoxidepoisoning fromengineexhaust.
Besurethere isadequateventilationwhenever you operatetheengine.
nBurnsfromhotparts.
Letthe engineand exhaust systemcoolbeforetouching.
nInjuryfrommoving parts.
Donotrun theengineunlessinstructed todoso.
lRead theinstructionsbefore you begin,and makesure you havethetoolsandskills
required.
lToreducethepossibilityof fireorexplosion,becarefulwhenworking around gasoline.Use
onlyanonflammablesolvent, notgasoline,tocleanparts.Keep cigarettes,sparksand
flamesawayfromallfuel-relatedparts.
Rememberthat yourservicing dealerknowsyour enginebestandisfullyequippedtomaintain
andrepairit.
Toensure thebestqualityandreliability,useonlynew,genuinepartsortheirequivalentsfor
repairand replacement.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
lEmission-related items.
Replacethepaper elementtypeonly.
（1）Servicemore frequentlywhenusedindustyareas.
（2）Theseitemsshouldbe servicedbyyourservicingdealerunless youhavethepropertools
REGULAR SERVICEPERIOD
Performedat everyindicated monthor
operating hourinterval, whichevercomes
first.
ITEM
Each
use
First
monthor
20Hrs.
Every3
monthsor
50 Hrs.
Every6
monthsor
100Hrs.
Every
yearor
300Hrs.
Check level ○
●Engineoil
Change ○ ○
Check ○
Clean ○(1)
●Aircleaner
Replace ○
●SedimentCup Clean ○
Check-Clean ○
●SparkplugReplace ○
Sparkarrester
(optionalparts) Clean ○
●Idlespeed Check-Adjust ○(2)
●Valveclearance Check-Adjust ○(2)
●Fueltankand strainer Clean ○(2)
●Combustion chamberClean Afterevery300 Hrs. (2)
●Fuelline Check Every2years(Replaceifnecessary)(2)

MAINTENANCE
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and are mechanicallyproficient.Refertomanualforserviceprocedures.
REFUELING
Fueltankcapacities
160F(D)/G120F(D):2.5L
168F(D)-I/ 168F(D)-II/G160F(D)/G200F(D)：3.6L
170F(D)/170F(D)-II /G180F(D) /G210F(D)：3.6L
173F(D)/177F(D) /G240F(D)/ G270F(D)：6.0L
182F(D)/188F(D)/G340F(D)/G390F(D) /190F(D)/ G420F(D)：6.5 L
Withthe enginestopped,removethefueltankcapand checkthefuellevel.Refillthe tankifthe
fuellevelislow.
Gasolineishighlyflammableand
explosive.You canbe burnedor
seriouslyinjured whenhandling fuel.
lStop theengine andkeepheat,
sparks,andflameaway.
lHandlefuelonlyoutdoors.
lWipeupspillsimmediately.
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareabeforestartingtheengine.Iftheengine hasbeenrunning, allow
ittocool. Refuelcarefullytoavoidspillingfuel. Donotfillabovethefuelstrainer shoulder.After
refueling,tighten thefueltankcapsecurely.
Neverrefuelthe engineinsideabuilding wheregasolinefumesmayreachflamesor sparks.
Keepgasoline awayfromappliancepilotlights,barbecues,electricappliances,power tools,
etc.
Spilled fuelisnotonlyafire hazard,itcausesenvironmentaldamage.Wipe upspills
immediately.
MAXIMUMFUELLEVEL

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Fuelcandamagepaintand plastic.Becarefulnottospill fuelwhen
filling yourfuel tank.Damagecausedbyspilledfuelisnotcoveredunder
warranty.
FUELRECOMMENDATIONS
Useunleadedgasolinewithapumpoctaneratingof86 orhigher.
Theseenginesarecertified tooperateonunleaded gasoline.Unleadedgasoline produces
fewer engine andsparkplug depositsand extendsexhaust systemlife.
Neverusestaleorcontaminatedgasoline oranoil/gasolinemixture. Avoidgettingdirtorwater
inthefueltank.
Occasionallyyoumayhearalight ‘‘sparkknock or ‘‘pinging (metallicrappingnoise) while
operating under heavyloads.Thisisnocausefor concern.
Ifsparkknockorpingingoccursatasteadyengine speed,undernormalload,changebrandsof
gasoline.If sparkknockor pingingpersists,seean authorizedservicingdealer.
Runningtheenginewithpersistentsparkknockor pingingcancauseenginedamage.
Runningtheenginewithpersistentsparkknockorpingingisconsideredmisuse,and
theDistributor sLimitedWarrantydoesnotcoverparts damagedbymisuse.
ENGINE OILLEVELCHECK
Checktheengineoil levelwiththeengine stopped andinalevelposition.
1.Removethe fillercap/dipstickandwipeitclean.
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK UPPERLIMIT
LOWERLIMIT

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2.Insertand removethedipstick withoutscrewing itintothefillerneck.Check the oil level
shownonthedipstick.
3. Iftheoillevelislow,fill tothe edge oftheoil fillerholewiththe recommended oil.
4. Screw inthe fillercap/dipsticksecurely.
Runningtheengine withalowoil levelcancauseenginedamage.
TheOilAlertsystem(applicableenginetypes) will automaticallystoptheenginebefore
theoil levelfallsbelowsafelimit. However, toavoidtheinconvenienceofanunexpected
shutdown,alwayschecktheengineoillevelbeforestartup.
ENGINE OILCHANGE
Draintheused oil whilethe engineiswarm.Warmoildrainsquicklyandcompletely.
1.Placeasuitablecontainerbelowtheenginetocatchtheusedoil,and then removethefiller
cap/dipstick andthedrainplug.
2.Allowthe used oiltodraincompletely,and then reinstallthe drainplug,andtightenitsecurely.
Pleasedisposeofusedmotor oil inamannerthatiscompatiblewiththeenvironment.We
suggestyou takeusedoilinasealedcontainer toyour localrecyclingcenter or service
stationfor reclamation.Donotthrowitinthetrash;pour itontheground;ordownadrain.
3.Withtheengine inalevelposition,fill totheouter edgeofthe oilfillerholewiththe
recommendedoil.
Engineoil capacities:
G120F:0.63US qt (0.6L)
G160/G200F(D), G160/G200F(D)-B, G160/G200F(D)-C:0.63USqt (0.60 L)
G240/G270, G240/G270F(D)-B, G240/G270 F(D)-C: 1.0 US qt ( 0.95 L)
Running theengine withalowoillevelcancauseenginedamage.
TheOil Alertsystem(applicableenginetypes)willautomaticallystoptheengine before the
oillevelfallsbelowthesafelimit.
However,toavoidthe inconvenienceof an unexpected shutdown,filltotheupper limit, and
checkthe oil levelregularly.
G340/G390/G420F(D) , G340/G390F(D)-D: 1.2 US qt ( 1.1 L)