Robin America EX30 User manual

SERVICE
MANUAL
EX30
ENGINES
Model
PUB-ES2268
Rev. 10/06

© Copyright 2006 Robin America, Inc.
940 Lively Blvd. • Wood Dale, IL 60191 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] • www.robinamerica.com

CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.PERFORMANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5-1 PREPARATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5-2 SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5-3 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5-4 REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
7. MAGNETO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8. WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
9. ELECTRIC STARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
10. OIL SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11. AUTOMATIC DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12. CARBURETOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
13. RECOIL STARTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
14. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
15. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
16. STANDARD REPAIR TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
16-1 STANDARD DIMENSIONS AND LIMITS OF USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
16-2 TIGHTENING TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
17. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL EX30D
Type Air-cooled, 4-cycle single cylinder, overhead camshaft, gasoline engine
Displacement mL (cc) 287
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise, as Viewed from P.T.O. Shaft side
Lubricant Automotive detergent oil (API/ SE or higher grade, SAE/ 10W-30 etc.)
Oil Capacity Liter 1.0
Fuel Automotive Gasoline (Unleaded)
Spark Plug NGK BR-6HS
Starting System Recoil starter /Electric starter
Dry Weight kg 21
Dimensions (L x W x H) mm 415 x 424 x 319
Valve Clearance
(Intake and Exhaust)
0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
Note : Adjust the valve clearance while the engine is cold.
Emissions Durability Period
(California only) 500 hours
+0.03
0
+0.0012
0

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2-1 MAXIMUM OUTPUT
The Maximum output is the output of an engine with its throttle valve fully opened and considering that all the
moving parts are properly broken in.
A new engine may not produce full maximum output while its moving parts are still not broken-in.
NOTE :
Power curves shown in the following charts are made in conformity with SAE internal combustion engine
standard test code J1349.
2-2 CONTINUOUS RATED OUTPUT
The continuous rated output is the output of an engine at optimum governed speed which is most favorable from
the view point of engin's life and fuel consumption.
When the engine is installed on a certain equipment, it is recommended that the continuous output required from
the equipment to be kept below this continuous rated output.
2-3 MAXIMUM TORQUE
The maximum torque is the torque at the output shaft when the engine is producing maximum output at a
specific r.p.m..
2.PERFORMANCE

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2-4 PERFORMANCE CURVES
2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
kW
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
[HP]
r.p.m.REVOLUTION
TORQUE
OUTPUT
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
RECOMMENDED
HORSEPOWER
RANGE
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER
MAXIMUM TORQUE
CONTINUOUS
RATED HP

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3-1 EXTREMELY EASY START - NO KICK-BACK
Reliable Starting and Less Pulling Force are achieved by:
- Sophisticated Mechanical Compression Release System as well as newly designed Combustion Chamber.
- EX engines start instantly even at minus (-) 10°C, without any perceptible kick-back.
3-2 EXTREMELY EASY MAINTENANCE
Extreme ease of maintenance is realized by:
- Only with ordinary tools, routine maintenance, assembly and disassembly can be performed.
3-3 EXTREMELY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Extreme reliability and durability are achieved by:
- Heavy Duty Chain Driven OHC System
Oval type case-hardened steel links enhance performance and resist stretching, which result in extended
maintenance free operation.
- Completely New Main Bearing Cover's Design
Flush-mounted main bearing cover with lower moment of deformation significantly increases reliability and
engine life.
- Superior Cooling and Lubrication System
Heat reduction is achieved by more efficient, larger and more numerous cooling fins on crankcase, cylinder and
mounting base, as well as by outstanding oil delivery system.
- Large Ball Bearings on both ends of crankshaft for maximum stability under demanding loads.
- Cast Iron Cylinder Liner resists wear
3-4 EXTREME POWER AND PERFORMANCE
Extremely Higher Power and Lower Fuel Consumption are realized by:
- High speed and homogeneous combustion achieved by sophisticated Pentroof Combustion Chamber which
includes Intake and Exhaust Valves located at optimum angle.
- Straight Intake Port with minimal air flow resistance.
Environmentally friendly
EX engines comply with EPA Phase 2 and CARB Tier II Emission Regulations in the USA.
Extreme application compatibility
With four versatile models, existing slant-cylinder engines can be easily replaced.
3. FEATURES

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4-1 CYLINDER AND CRANKCASE
The cylinder and crankcase are aluminum die-casting
as a single piece. A special cast iron cylinder liner is
molded into the aluminum die-casting.
The crankcase has a mounting surface on the output
shaft side to which the main bearing cover is attached.
The cylinder is inclined to the right at an angle of 25
degrees from the horizontal as viewed from the output
shaft side.
4-2 MAIN BEARING COVER
The main bearing cover is an aluminum die-casting,
which is mounted on the output shaft side of the
crankcase. By removing the main bearing cover, the
inside of the engine can be inspected with ease. Pilots
and bosses are machined into the cover to facilitate the
direct coupling of the engine with machines such as
generators and pumps. There is an oil filling port, with
oil gauge, on either side of the cover.
4-3 CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft is made of spheroidal graphite cast
iron, and the crank pin is high-frequency induction-
hardened. The crank sprocket used to drive the chain
and the gear used to drive the governor gear are
pressed into the output end of the shaft.
4-4 CONNECTING ROD AND PISTON
The connecting rod is a specially heat-treated
aluminum alloy die-casting. Its large and small
ends function as bearings. A splasher built into the
connecting rod lubricates by splashing engine oil.
The piston is an aluminum alloy casting with grooves
for mounting two compression rings and one oil ring.
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE COMPONENTS

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4-5 PISTON RINGS
The piston rings are made of special cast iron. The profile of the top ring is a barrel face or tapered face, and that of
the second ring is a tapered face. There are 2 types of oil ring depending on the engine specification.
As those are interchangeable, the cutter ring with coil expander type can be selected as the spare part.
TOP
RING
OIL
RING
1
2
BARREL
THREE-PIECE
CONSTRUCTION
1
2
4-6 CAMSHAFT
The camshaft and the sprocket are made of special
sintered alloy. They are constructed as a single piece.
The camshaft is provided with intake and exhaust
cam, and the decompression release lever is mounted
on the sprocket shaft end side.
4-7 VALVE ARRANGEMENT
This engine has a chain-driven overhead cam and
overhead valve construction, with a single cam
performing both intake and exhaust operations.
4-8 CYLINDER HEAD
The cylinder head is an aluminum die-casting with
a pent roof combustion chamber construction. The
intake and exhaust ports are arranged in a cross
direction to improve combustion efficiency.
DECOMPRESSION
RELEASE
LEVER
EXHAUST VALVE INTAKE VALVE

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4-9 GOVERNOR SYSTEM
This engine is equipped with a centrifugal flyweight
type governor that makes it possible to operate the
engine at a constant speed, even with load variations.
(The governor flyweights are mounted on a governor
gear.)
GOVERNOR GEAR
4-10 COOLING SYSTEM
The engine uses a forced air-cooling system in which a cooling fan (which also works as a flywheel) forces
cooling air into the cylinder and the cylinder head. Baffles are provided to guide the flow of the cooling air.
4-11 LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The rotating parts, sliding parts and valves of the
engine are lubricated with oil in the crankcase. The oil
is splashed onto the parts by the oil splasher on the
connecting rod.
4-12 TIMING CHAIN
Timing chain system is adopted and designed for
lubricating for the upper portion of cylinder head.
The timing chain is engaged between the sprocket
portion of integrated camshaft in the cylinder head and
the crankshaft gear sprocket.
The sprocket teeth in particular shape are adopted to
enhance the durability and to realize low noise level.
4-13 IGNITION SYSTEM
The ignition system is a transistor controlled magneto
system with the ignition timing set at 23 degrees
before the top dead center. The magneto consists of
a flywheel and ignition coil. The flywheel (which also
works as a fan) is directly mounted on the crankshaft
and the ignition coil is directly mounted on the
crankcase.
※ Model EX30 has a smooth advanced ignition timing
system to improve starting performance.
(For further details, refer to page 43, section
"7. MAGNETO")
OIL SPLASHER
TIMING CHAIN
FLYWHEEL
IGNITION COIL

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4-14 CARBURETOR
The engine is equipped with a horizontal draft
carburetor. The carburetor setting is calibrated after
careful testing for optimum all-round performance
(including starting, acceleration, fuel consumption,
output power characteristics). Special attention is
also paid to the general-purpose use of the engine.
(For further information, refer to page 51, section "12.
CARBURETOR")
4-15 AIR CLEANER
The engine uses an air cleaner that is quieter than
conventional ones. A semi-wet urethane foam element
is used in the urethane foam air cleaner.
4-16 DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM
The automatic decompression system is mounted on
the camshaft. It opens the exhaust valve before the
compression top, thereby alleviating the compression
pressure and reducing the force required to pull the
recoil starter.
During engine operation, the decompression system is
overpowered by centrifugal force and compression is
fully utilized to produce power.
EXHAUST
VALVE
ROCKER ARM
(EXHAUST VALVE SIDE)
RETURN SPRING
CAMSHAFT
COVER COMP
CLEANER
BODY COMP
URETHANE
FOAM
ELEMENT

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4-17 SECTIONAL VIEW OF THE ENGINE
Cross sectional view - across the shaft
DUCT
BLOWER HOUSING
STARTING PULLEY
RECOIL STARTER
FLYWHEEL OIL SENSOR MAIN BEARING COVER
CONNECTING ROD
CRANKSHAFT
GOVERNOR GEAR
GOVERNOR LEVER
GOVERNOR SHAFT

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Cross sectional view - along the shaft
EXHAUST PIPE
CONNECTING ROD
CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE
OIL DRAIN PLUG
TIMING CHAIN
GOVERNOR
GEAR
GOVERNOR LEVER PISTON DUCT
CHAIN GUIDE EXHAUST VALVE
OIL SENSOR
OIL GAUGE
PISTON PIN
PISTON RING
TENSIONER
ROCKER
ARM
INTAKE VALVE
CAMSHAFT

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5-1 PREPARATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
(1) When disassembling the engine, memorize the location of each part so that you can reassemble the engine
correctly. If necessary, attach identification tags with the required assembly information to the parts.
(2) Store groups of parts in separate boxes. This will make reassembly easier.
(3) To prevent parts from being mislaid, keep each group provisionally assembled after removing the parts from
the engine.
(4) Handle the disassembled parts with the utmost care. Clean them with cleaning oil if necessary.
(5) Use the correct tools in the correct way when disassembling and reassembling the engine.
5-2 SPECIAL TOOLS
5. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Tool name Use
Commercially available product Flywheel puller For pulling off the flywheel
FLYWHEEL PULLER

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5-3 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Step Parts to remove Remarks and procedures Fasteners
1 Drain the engine oil (1) Remove a drain plug (M14 x 12mm)
located on both sides of the case.
Take care not to lose the gaskets.
(2) To discharge oil quickly, remove the oil guage.
14 mm spanner
2 Drain the fuel (1) Drain fuel from the carburetor drain.
(See Figure STEP2-A)
(2) Disconnect the fuel pipe from the carburetor.
(See Figure STEP2-B)
OIL GAUGE
GASKET
GASKET
DRAIN PLUG
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
STEP2-A STEP2-B

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Step Parts to remove Remarks and procedures Fasteners
3 Air cleaner cover Remove the air cleaner cover. 14 mm spanner
4 Air cleaner Remove the element, and remove the air cleaner
while pulling the breather pipe away from the rocker
cover.
10 mm box spanner
M6 nut : 2 pcs.
M6 x 20 : 1 pc.
M6 x 20
FLANGE BOLT : 1 pc.
M6 FLANGE
NUT : 2 pcs.
AIR CLEANER
BREATHER
PIPE
GASKET
CLAMP
CLEANER
BODY COMP COVER COMP
ELEMENT
STEP 3
STEP 4
BRACKET

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Step Parts to remove Remarks and procedures Fasteners
5 Stop switch
(Float C/U CP5)
Disconnect the wire and remove the stop switch from
the blower housing.
6 Recoil starter Remove the recoil starter from the blower housing. 10 mm box spanner
M6 x 14mm : 4 pcs.
7 Blower housing
Baffle 1 (case)
Baffle 2 (head)
(1)Remove the blower housing from the crankcase.
(2)Remove the baffle 1 (case) and baffle 2 (head).
10 mm box spanner
M6 x 14mm : 4 pcs.
10 mm box spanner or spanner
M6 x 12mm : 1 pc.
(Baffle 2 (head))
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
PURSE LOCK
M6 x 14 BOLT : 4 pcs.
BAFFLE 2 (HEAD)
RECOIL STARTER
BLOWER HOUSING
M6 x 12 BOLT : 1 pc.
SPONGE 4
M4 x 12 TAPPING SCREW : 2 pcs.
M6 x 14 BOLT&WASHER : 4 pcs.
STOP SWITCH
(FLOAT C/U CP5)

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Step Parts to remove Remarks and procedures Fasteners
8 Duct (case) Remove the Duct (case) from the crankcase. 10 mm box spanner
M6 x 12mm : 3 pcs
9 Exhaust pipe Remove the Exhaust pipe from the cylinder head.
Take care not to lose the gasket.
※
Take care not to cut your hand with the muffler
gasket.
※
Seal the exhaust port with adhesive tape or plug it
with cloth to prevent nuts and other objects from
falling inside.
12mm box spanner
M8 nut : 4 pcs.
STEP 9
STEP 8
M8 NUT : 2 pcs.
GASKET(MUFFLER)
(It has two faces)
M6 x 12 BOLT : 3 pcs.
DUCT (CASE)
EXHAUST PIPE
A
A
GASKET
EXHAUST
M8 NUT : 2 pcs.

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Step Parts to remove Remarks and procedures Fasteners
10 Governor system (1) Loosen the bolt and remove the governor lever
from the governor shaft. There is no need to
remove the bolt.
(2) Remove the governor spring.
(3) Remove the governor rod and the rod spring from
the carburetor.
14 mm spanner
11 Carburetor, Insulator (1) Remove the carburetor from the cylinder head.
(2) Remove the insulator.
12 Speed control lever and
Bracket
Remove the speed control lever and bracket from the
cylinder head.
10 mm box spanner
M6 x 12mm : 2 pcs.
STEP 10
STEP 11
STEP 12
GOVERNOR LEVER
GOVERNOR ROD
and ROD SPRING
GOVERNOR SPRING
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
and BRACKET
INSULATOR
GASKET GASKET
M6 x 12 BOLT : 2 pcs.
CARBURETOR
GOVERNOR SHAFT

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Step Parts to remove Remarks and procedures Fasteners
13 Ignition coil Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and
remove the ignition coil from the crankcase.
10 mm box spanner
M6 x 25mm : 2 pcs.
14 Starting pulley Wear work gloves during operation to avoid a possible
injury by a sharp edge.
Remove the starting pulley from the flywheel.
Fit a box wrench or a socket wrench on the flywheel
nut and loosen the nut by knocking the wrench sharply
with a hammer. (See Figure STEP14-A)
NOTE:
1) Do not insert a screwdriver or other object between
the flywheel blades, otherwise the risk of damaging
the blades might be occured.
2) Knock the wrench with a hammer in a counter
clockwise direction.
24 mm box spanner or
socket wrench
M18 nut
15 Flywheel Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft. Leave
the nut temporarily to prevent the flywheel from
dropping out. Fit the flywheel puller as shown in
Figure STEP15-A and remove the flywheel from
the crankshaft by rotating the bolt at the center in a
clockwise direction.
(Knock the center bolt with a hammer sometimes)
Flywheel puller
STEP 13
STEP 14
STEP 15
STARTING PULLEY
IGNITION COIL
FLYWHEEL
M18 NUT : 1 pc.
M6 x 25 BOLT and
WASHER : 2 pcs.
FLYWHEEL PULLER
ATTACH NUT
TEMPORARILY
STEP14-A STEP15-A