Rato 212cc User manual

212cc Horizontal Shaft
Gasoline Engine
60-7559-6
Owner’s Manual
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For Use on
PRESSURE WASHER/ CEMENT MIXER/ COMPRESSORS/ MOWERS/ LOG
SPLITTERS/ VACUUMS/ TILLERS/ WATER PUMPS/ CHIPPERS/ SHREDDERS/
GENERATORS/ BLOWERS
*Check with application manufacturer for product compatibility
Before using the Engine for the first time, read through this instruction manual
carefully.
Keep for future reference, do not throw away.
Version 2

CONTENTS
PREFACE …………………………………………………………… 1
SAFETY MESSAGES ……………………………………………… 2
I. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………… 3
II. PARTS DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 5
III. PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION ………………………………… 6
IV. STARTING THE ENGINE …………………………………… 10
V. RUNNING THE ENGINE ……………………………………… 12
VI. STOPPING THE ENGINE …………………………………… 14
VII. EXHAUST CONTROL SYSTEM …………………………… 15
VIII. MAINTENANCE …………………………………………… 16
IX. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ……………………………… 20
X. TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………… 21
XI. SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………… 26
XII. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM ……………………………………… 28
XIII. PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM …………………………… 29
XIV.LIMITED WARRANTY ……………………………………… 32
CONTENTS

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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing our general-purpose gasoline engine.
The manual gives information with respect to operation and maintenance
of the 212cc, general-purpose gasoline engines, and be sure to read it
carefully first before operation. Only operate as the manual tells, can
insure user’s safety and get the best results of the engine operation.
All information and diagrams of this manual are in accordance with the
newest products at the publishing time. If revision and other change the
information descried in this manual are a little different from the actual
status, our company will explain it. Our company reserves the right
to make change at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and
should remain with the engine if it is resold!

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SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided
important safety messages in this manual and on the gasoline engine.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you
or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol .
Symbol is as following:
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Your generator or other property could be damaged if
you don’t follow instructions.
Give you helpful information.

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I. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Indicate a possibility of invalid warranty and personal
or equipment damage if instructions are not followed.
Please pay special attention to the following:
1. Strictly set the engine according to the regulated power on the owner's
manual. Do not overload, overrun the engine or run it with low load
and at low speed in a long time.
2. Use regulated brand of gas and diesel. The fuel should be fully
deposited and ltrated before use. Keep clean the fuel ller, change
the oil periodically.
3. Periodically check the installation, connection and the degree of
tightness of the xed bolt. Tighten it if necessary.
4. Periodically clean the element of the air cleaner, change it when
necessary.
5. The gasoline engine is air-cooled, so clean the radiator, wind cover
and fan in time in order to make the engine cool normally.
6. The operator should be familiar with the working principle and
structure of the gasoline engine, knowing how to make an emergent
stop and the operation of all controlling parts. Any one without
training is forbidden to operate the engine. Keep periodical
maintenance. Solve problems in time. Do not run the engine in spite
of malfunction.
7. Running the engine in a well-ventilated place, keep it at least one
meter away from building walls or other equipments, keep away from
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inammables such as gasoline, matches and so on to avoid possibility
of re.
8. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped, do not smoke
and do not allow ames or sparks in the refueling area.
9. Do not overfill the fuel tank to avoid fuel’s spilling out. If there is
spilled fuel around, be sure to clean it thoroughly before starting.
10. Do not run the engine inside the buildings or enclosure areas.
11. The exhaust mufer 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.
12. Safe warning label:
Please carefully read warning label before operating. Our company
will not accept any responsibility for person hurt, or equipment
damaged caused by disregarding this warning label.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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II. PARTS DESCRIPTION
PARTS DESCRIPTION
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
RECOIL STARTER
THROTTLE HANDLE
FUEL COCK
STARTER HANDLE
ENGINE SWITCH
OIL DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FUEL TANK
FUEL TANK COVER
AIR CLEANER
CARBURETOR
CHOKE LEVER
OIL PROTECTOR
OIL PLUG

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III. PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION
1. ENGINE OIL
Use 4-stroke engine oil, API service classification SE class or
equivalent. Check the API service label on the oil container to be sure
it includes the letters SE class or equivalent .
SAE 10W-30 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 level check
Check method:
1) Remove the dipstick and clean it.
2) Reinsert the dipstick into the oil lling hole without screwing it, and
check oil level.
3) If the oil level is too low, add the recommended engine oil up to the
oil lling neck.
4) Reinstall the dipstick.
5) Lubrication oil capacity: 212cc 0.5L
ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE
SAE VISCOSITY GARADES
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Run with insufficient engine oil may damage the gasoline engine
severely and that is not within valid warranty.
2. AIR CLEANER
Dismantle the air cleaner cover and check its element to make sure
it clean and complete. Clean or replace it as necessary( see page 7
maintenance of air cleaner ).
Never run the engine without an air cleaner, or severe wear of the
engine may be resulted in. That is not within the valid warranty.
3. FUEL RECOMMENDATION
1) Remove the fuel tank cap and check fuel level.
2) If the level is too low, refuel the tank. Remember adding fuel not
PRE-OPERATE INSPECTION
OIL DIPSTICK
OIL UPPER LEVEL
DRAIN PLUG
OIL LOWER LEVEL