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FEDERAL
EMISSION
COMPONENT
DEFECT
WARRANTY
EMISSION
COMPONENT
DEFECT
WARRANTY
COVERAGE
-
This
emission
warranty
is
applicable
in
all
States,
except
the
State
of
California
Fuji
Heavy
Industries
Ltd.
and
Robin
America
Inc.,
Wood
Dale
Illinois,
(herein
"ROBIN
AMERICA")
warrant
to
the
initial
retail
purchaser
and
each
subsequent
owner,
that
this
utility
equipment
engine
(herein
"engine")
was
designed,
built,
and
equipped
to
conform
at
the
time
of
initial
sale
to
all
applicable
regulations
of
the
U.S.
Environmental
Protection
Agency
(EPA),
and
that
the
engine
is
free
of
defects
in
materials
and
workmanship
which
would
cause
this
engine
to
fail
to
conform
with
EPA
regulations
during
its
warranty
period.
For
the
components
listed
under
PARTS
COVERED,
the
dealer
or
service
center
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA
will,
at
no
cost
to
you,
make
the
necessary
diagnosis,
repair,
or
replace¬
ment
necessary
to
ensure
that
the
engine
complies
with
applicable
U.S.
EPA
regulations.
EMISSION
COMPONENT
DEFECT
WARRANTY
PERIOD
;
The
warranty
period
for
this
engine
begins
on
the
date
of
sale
to
the
initial
purchaser
and
continues
for
a
period
of
2
years.
PARTS
COVERED
Listed
below
are
the
parts
covered
by
the
Emission
Component
Defect
Warranty.
Some
of
the
parts
listed
below
may
require
scheduled
maintenance
and
are
warranted
up
to
the
first
sched¬
uled
replacement
point
for
that
part.
1)
Fuel
Metering
System
(i)
Carburetor
and
internal
parts
(ii)
Choke
System
(iii)
Fuel
strainer,
if
applicable
2)
Air
Induction
System
(i)
Air
filter
element
(ii)
Intake
pipe,
if
applicable
OBTAINING
WARRANTY
SERVICE
To
obtain
warranty
service,
take
your
engine
to
the
nearest
Authorized
Robin
America,
Inc.,
distributor
or
dealer.
Bring
your
sales
receipts
indicating
date
of
purchase
for
this
engine.
The
dealer
or
service
center
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA,
will
perform
the
necessary
repairs
or
adjustments
within
a
reasonable
amount
of
time
and
furnish
you
with
a
copy
of
the
repair
order.
All
parts
and
accessories
replaced
under
this
warranty
become
the
property
of
ROBIN
AMERICA.
3)
Ignition
System
(i)
Spark
plug
(ii)
Magneto
4)
Exhaust
pipe)'
if
applicable
5)
Miscellaneous
Items
Used
in
Above
Systems
(i)
Fuel
hoses,
clamps
and
sealing
gaskets
WHAT
IS
NOT
COVERED
*
Conditions
resulting
from
tampering,
misuse,
improper
adjustment
(unless
they
were
made
by
the
dealer
or
service
center
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA
during
a
warranty
repair),
alteration,
accident,
failure
to
use
the
recommended
fuel
and
oil,
or
not
performing
required
maintenance
services.
*
The
replacement
parts
used
for
required
maintenance
services.
*
Consequential
damages
such
as
loss
of
time,
inconvenience,
loss
of
use
of
the
engine
of
equipment,
etc.
*
Diagnosis
and
inspection
charges
that
do
not
result
in
warranty-eligible
service
being
performed.
*
Any
non-authorized
replacement
part,
or
malfunction
of
authorized
parts
due
to
use
of
non-
authorized
parts.
OWNER
S
WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
As
the
engine
owner,
you
are
responsible
for
the
performance
of
the
required
maintenance
listed
in
your
owner's
manual.
ROBIN
AMERICA
recommends
that
you
retain
all
receipts
covering
maintenance
on
your
engine,
but
Robin
America
can
not
deny
warranty
solely
for
the
lack
of
receipts
or
for
your
failure
to
ensure
the
performance
of
all
scheduled
maintenance.
As
the
engine
owner,
you
should
however
be
aware
that
the
ROBIN
AMERICA
may
deny
your
warranty
coverage
if
your
engine
or
a
part
has
failed
due
to
abuse,
neglect,
improper
mainte¬
nance
or
unapproved
modifications.
You
are
responsible
for
presenting
your
engine
to
the
nearest
dealer
or
service
center
autho¬
rized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA
when
a
problem
exists.
If
you
have
any
questions
regarding
your
warranty
rights
and
responsibilities,
you
should
contact
the
Robin
America
Inc.
Customer
service
department
at
1-630-350-8200
for
the
infor¬
mation.
THINGS
YOU
SHOULD
KNOW
ABOUT
THE
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE
AND
REPAIRS
You
are
responsible
for
the
proper
use
and
maintenance
of
the
engine.
You
should
*eep
all
receipts
and
maintenance
records
covering
the
performance
of
regular
maintenance
in
the
event
questions
arise.
These
receipts
and
maintenance
records
should
be
transferred
to
each
subsequent
owner
of
the
engine.
ROBIN
AMERICA
reserves
the
rights
to
deny
warranty
coverage
if
the
engine
has
not
been
properly
maintained.
Warranty
claims
will
not
be
denied,
however,
solely
because
of
the
lack
of
required
maintenance
or
failure
to
keep
maintenance
records.
MAINTENANCE,
REPLACEMENT
OR
REPAIR
OF
EMISSION
CONTROL
DEVICES
AND
SYSTEMS
MAY
BE
PERFORMED
BY
ANY
REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT
OR
INDIVIDUAL
;
HOWEVER,
WARRANTY
REPAIRS
MUST
BE
PERFORMED
BY
A
DEALER
OR
SERVICE
CENTER
AUTHORIZED
BY
ROBIN
AMERICA.
THE
USE
OF
PARTS
THAT
ARE
NOT
EQUIVALENT
IN
PERFORMANCE
AND
DURABILITY
TO
AUTHORIZED
PARTS
MAY
IMPAIR
THE
EFFECTIVENESS
OF
THE
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
AND
MAY
HAVE
A
BEARING
ON
THE
OUTCOME
OF
A
WARRANTY
CLAIM.
If
other
than
the
parts
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA
are
used
for
maintenance
replace¬
ments
or
for
the
repair
of
components
affecting
emission
control,
you
should
assure
yourself
that
such
parts
are
warranted
by
their
manufacturer
to
be
equivalent
to
the
parts
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA
in
their
performance
and
durability.
HOW
TO
MAKE
A
CLAIM
All
repairs
qualifying
under
this
limited
warranty
must
be
performed
by
a
dealer
or
service
center
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA.
In
the
event
that
any
emission-related
part
is
found
to
be
defective
during
the
warranty
period,
you
shall
notify
ROBIN
AMERICA
customer
service
department
at
1
-630-350-8200
and
you
will
be
given
the
appropriate
warranty
service
facilities
where
the
warranty
repair
can
be
performed.
Emission
Control
System
Warranty
Statement
CALIFORNIA
EMISSION
CONTROL
WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR
WARRANTY
RIGHTS
AND
OBLIGATIONS
The
California
Air
Resources
Board
and
Fuji
Heavy
Industries
Ltd.
(herein
"FUJI",
are
pleased
to
explain
the
emission
control
system
warranty
on
your
1997
and
later
utility
and
lawn
and
garden
equipment
engine
(herein
"engine").
In
California,
the
engine
must
be
designed,
built
and
equipped
to
meet
the
State’s
stringent
anti-smog
standards.
FUJI
must
warrant
the
emis¬
sion
control
system
on
your
engine
for
the
periods
of
time
described
below,
provided
there
has
been
no
abuse,
neglect
or
improper
maintenance
of
your
engine.
Your
emission
control
system
may
include
parts
such
as
the
carburetor
and
the
ignition
system.
Also
included
may
be
hoses,
connectors
and
other
emission-related
assemblies.
-
Where
a
warrantable
condition
exists,
FUJI
will
repair
your
engine
at
no
cost
to
you
including
diagnosis,
parts
and
labor.
MANUFACTURER
S
WARRANTY
COVERAGE
:
The
1997
and
later
engines
are
warranted
for
two
(2)
years.
If
any
emission
related
part
on
your
engine
is
defective,
the
part
will
be
repaired
or
replaced
by
FUJI.
OWNER'S
WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES,:
-As
the
engine
owner,
you
are
responsible
for
the
performance
of
the
required
mainte¬
nance
listed
in
your
Owner’s
Manual.
FUJI
recommends
that
you
retain
all
receipts
covering
maintenance
on
your
engine,
but
FUJI
cannot
deny
warranty
solely
for
the
lack
of
receipts
or
for
your
failure
to
ensure
the
performance
of
all
scheduled
maintenance.
—As
the
engine
owner,
you
should
.however,
be
aware
that
FUJI
may
deny
you
warranty
coverage
if
your
engine
or
a
part
has
failed
due
to
abuse,
neglect,
improper
mainte¬
nance
or
unapproved
modifications.
—You
are
responsible
for
presenting
your
engine
to
a
dealer,
distributor
or
warranty
station
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA
Inc.,
940
Lively
Blvd.,
Wood
Dale,
IL60191
(herein
ROBIN
AMERICA")
as
soon
as
a
problem
exists.
The
warranty
repairs
should
be
completed
in
a
reasonable
amount
of
time,
not
to
exceed
30
days.
If
you
have
any
questions
regarding
your
warranty
rights
and
responsibilities,
you
should
contact
the
ROBIN
AMERICA
Inc.
customer
service
manager
at
630-350-8200.
LIMITED
WARRANTY
on
Emission
Control
Systems
—
California
Only
—
FUJI,
Tokyo,
Japan
warrants
to
the
owner
of
the
1997
and
later
engine
that
the
engine
(1)
has
been
designed,
built
and
equipped
so
as
to
conform
at
the
time
of
manufacture
with
the
applic¬
able
regulations
of
the
California
Air
Resources
Board,
and
(2)
is
free
from
defects
in
materials
and
workmanship
which
could
cause
it
to
fail
to
conform
with
those
regulations
as
may
be
applicable
in
the
terms
and
conditions
stated
below.
A.
COMMENCEMENT
DATE
The
warranty
period
begins
on
the
date
the
engine
is
delivered
to
a
first
retail
purchaser.
B.
LENGTH
OF
COVERAGE
FUJI
warrants
to
a
first
retail
purchaser
and
each
subsequent
purchaser
that
the
engine
is
free
from
defects
in
materials
and
workmanship
which
cause
the
failure
of
a
warranted
emission-related
part
for
a
period
of
two
(2)
years
after
the
date
of
delivery
to
the
first
retail
purchaser.
C.
WHAT
IS
COVERED:
1.
REPAIR
OR
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Repairs
and
replacement
of
any
warranted
part
will
be
performed
at
no
charge
to
you
by
an
authorized
dealer,
distributor
or
a
warranty
station.
You
may
contact
the
ROBIN
AMERICA
Inc.
customer
service
manager
at
630-350-8200
to
get
the
nearest
appropriate
location
where
your
warranty
repairs
are
performed.
2.
WARRANTY
PERIOD
This
warranty
continues
for
a
period
of
two
(2)
years
and
shall
apply
only
to
the
repair,
replacement
or
adjustment
of
the
component
parts
which
are
not
scheduled
for
replacement
as
required
maintenance.
Further,
component
parts
which
are
scheduled
only
for
regular
inspection
to
the
effect
of
"repair
or
replace
as
necessary"
shall
be
warranted
for
the
warranty
period.
Any
warranted
part
which
is
scheduled
for
replacement
as
required
mainte¬
nance
shall
be
warranted
for
the
period
of
time
up
to
the
first
scheduled
replacement
point
for
that
pari.
3.
DIAGNOSIS
You
shall
not
be
charged
for
diagnostic
labor
which
leads
to
the
determination
that
a
warranted
part
isrdefective,
if
the
diagnostic
work
is
performed
at
an
authorized
dealer,
distributor
or
warranty
station.
4.
D
AMAGES
If
a
warranted
part
failed
causing
damage
to
other
engine
components,
consult
a
warranty
station.
D.
WHAT
IS
NOT
COVERED
1.
This
limited
warranty
does
not
cover
any
part
which
malfunctions,
fails
or
is
damaged
due
to
failure
to
follow
the
maintenance
and
operating
instructions
set
forth
in
the
1997
and
later
Owner's
Manual
including:
(1)
improper
or
inadequate
maintenance
of
any
warranted
parts
(2)
improper
installation,
adjustment
or
repair
of
the
engine
or
of
any
warranted
part
unless
performed
by
an
authorized
dealer
(3)
failure
to
follow
recommendations
on
fuel
use
contained
in
the
1997
and
later
Owner's
Manual
(4)
repairs
performed
outside
of
the
authorized
warranty
service
facilities
(5)
use
of
parts
which
are
not
authorized
by
FUJI
2.
Add-on
or
modified
parts
This
warranty
does
not
cover
any
part
which
malfunctions,
fails
or
is
damaged
due
to
alter¬
ations
by
changing,
adding
to
or
removing
parts
from
the
engine.
3.
Expenses
incurred
by
processing
warranty
claims
>
FUJI,
any
authorized
dealer,
distributors
and
warranty
station
shall
not
be
liable
fdr
any
loss
of
use
of
the
engine,
for
any
alternative
usage,
for
any
damage
to
goods,
loss
of
time
or
inconvenience.
E.
HOW
TO
FILE
A
CLAIM
All
repairs
qualifying
under
this
Limited
Warranty
must
be
performed
by
a
dealer
who
sold
you
the
engine
or
distributors
or
warranty
stations
authorized
by
ROBIN
AMERICA.
In
the
event
that
any
emission-related
part
is
found
to
be
defective
during
the
warranty
period,
you
shall
notify
ROBIN
AMERICA
Inc.
customer
service
manager
at
630-350-8200
and
you
will
be
given
the
appropriate
warranty
service
facilities
where
the
warranty
repair
is
performed.
F.
WHERE
TO
GET
WARRANTY
SERVICE
It
is
recommended
that
warranty
service
be
performed
by
the
authorized
dealer
who
sold
you
the
engine,
although
warranty
service
will
be
performed
by
any
authorized
dealers,
distributors
and
warranty
stations
anywhere
in
the
United
States.
When
warranty
repair
is
needed,
the
engine
must
be
brought
to
an
authorized
dealer,
distributorship
or
warranty
station's
place
of
business
during
normal
business
hours.
In
all
cases,
a
reasonable
time,
not
to
exceed
30
days,
must
be'allowed
for
the
warranty
repair
to
be
completed
after
the
engine
is
received
by
the
authorized
dealer,
distributor
or
service
station.
G.
MAINTENANCE,
REPLACEMENT
AND
REPAIR
OF
EMISSION-RELATED
PARTS
Only
warranted
engine
replacement
parts
approved
by
FUJI
should
be
used
in
the
perfor¬
mance
of
any
warranty
maintenance
or
repairs
on
emission-related
parts.
If
other
than
autho¬
rized
parts
are
used
for
maintenance,
replacement
or
repair
of
components
affecting
emission
control,
you
should
assure
yourself
that
such
parts
are
warranted
by
their
manufacturer
to
be
equivalent
to
authorized
parts
in
performance
and
durability.
FUJI
.however,
assumes
no
liabil¬
ity
under
this
warranty
with
respect
to
parts
other
than
authorized
parts.
The
use
of
non-autho-
rized
replacement
parts
does
not
invalidate
the
warranty
on
other
components
unless
the
non-
authorized
parts
cause
damage
to
warranted
parts.
H.
PARTS
COVERED
UNDER
THE
CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS
WARRANTY
1)
Fuel
Metering
system
(i)
Carburetor
and
internal
parts
(ii)
Choke
System
(iii)
Fuel
strainer,
if
applicable
2)
Air
Induction
System
(i)
Intake
pipe,
if
applicable
(ii)
Air
filter
element
3)
Ignition
System
(i)
Spark
plug
(ii)
Magneto
4)
Exhaust
pipe,
if
applicable
5)
Miscellaneous
Items
Used
in
Above
Systems
(i)
Fuel
hoses,
clamps
and
sealing
gaskets
I.
MAINTENANCE
STATEMENTS
It
is
your
responsibility
to
have
all
scheduled
inspection
and
maintenance
services
performed
at
the
times
recommended
in
the
1998
and
later
Owners
Manual
and
to
retain
proof
that
inspection
and
maintenance
services
are
performed
at
the
times
when
recommended.
FUJI
will
not
deny
a
warranty
claim
solely
because
you
have
no
record
of
maintenance
;
however,
FUJI
may
deny
a
warranty
claim
if
your
failure
to
perform
required
maintenance
resultedln
the
failure
of
warranted
part.
The
proof
which
you
maintain
should
be
given
to
each
subsequent
owner
of
the
engine.
You
are
responsible
for
performing
the
scheduled
maintenance
described
below
based
on
the
procedures
specified
in
the
1998
and
later
Owner’s
Manual.
The
sched¬
uled
maintenance
below
is
based
on
the
normal
engine
operating
schedule.
PROCEDURE
1)
Clean
engine
and
check
bolts
&
nuts
2)
Check
and
refill
engine
oil
3)
Change
engine
oil
4)
Clean
spark
plug
5)
Clean
air
cleaner
6)
Clean
fuel
strainer
7)
Clean
and
adjust
spark
plug
and
electrodes
8)
Clean
carburetor
9)
Clean
cylinder
head
10)
Adjust
valve
clearance
11)
Replace
spark
plug
12)
Replace
fuel
lines
13)
Overhaul
engifie
INTERVAL
Every
8
hours
(daily)
Every
8
hours
(refill
daily
up
to
upper
limit)
Initial
20
houfs
and
every
50
hours
afterward
Every
50
hours
(weekly)
Every
50
hours
Every
200
hours
(Monthly)
Every
200
hours
(Monthly)
Every
500
hours
Every
500
hours
Every
500
hours
Every
500
hours
Every
1000
hours
(Yearly)
Every
1000
hours
FOREWORD
Thank
you
very
much
for
purchasing
a
ROBIN
ENGINE.
Your
ROBIN
ENGINE
can
supply
the
power
to
operate
various
sorts
of
machines
and
equipment.
Please
take
a
moment
to
familiarize
yourself
with
the
proper
operation
and
maintenance
procedures
in
order
to
maximize
the
safe
and
efficient
use
of
this
product.
Due
to
constant
efforts
to
improve
our
products,
certain
proce¬
dures
and
specifications
are
subjected
to
change
without
notice.
When
ordering
spare
parts,
always
give
us
the
MODEL,
SPECIFICATION
and
SERIAL
NUMBER
of
your
engine.
Please
fill
in
the
following
blanks
after
checking
the
specification
number
on
your
engine.
SPEC.
NO
CONTENTS
1.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
1
2.
COMPONENTS
4
3.
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS
5
4.
ELECTRIC
STARTER
MODELS
6
5.
OPERATING
YOUR
ENGINE
.
8
6.
EASY
TROUBLESHOOTING
12
7.
OIL
SENSOR
INSTRUCTIONS
(OPTIONAL)
14
8.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
15
9.
"HOW-TO"
MAINTENANCE.
17
10.
PREPARATIONS
FOR
STORAGE
.
20
11.
SPECIFICATIONS.
21
SYMBOLS
1
I
I
m
HH
m
©
fit
I
I
On
(Run)
O
Off
(Stop)
Engine
oil
Add
oil
Read
the
owner's
manual.
Stay
clear
of
the
hot
surface.
Exhaust
gas
Is
poisonous.
Do
not
operate
in
an
unventilated
area.
Stop
the
engine
before
refueling.
Fire,
open
flame
and
smoking
prohibited.
+
Q
Plus
;
positive
polarity
0
Battery
Engine
start
(Elec¬
tric
start)
1.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Please
make
sure
you
review
each
precaution
carefully.
EXHAUST
PRECAUTIONS
•
Never
inhale
exhaust
gasses.
They
contain
carbon
monoxide,
a
colorless,
odorless
and
extremely
dangerous
gas
which
can
cause
unconscious¬
ness
or
death.
•
Never
operate
the
engine
indoors
or
in
a
poorly
ventilated
area,
such
as
tunnel,
cave,
etc.
•
Exercise
extreme
care
when
oper¬
ating
the
engine
near
people
or
ani¬
mals.
•
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
of
foreign
objects.
REFUELING
PRECAUTIONS
•
Be
sure
to
stop
the
engine
pj&jor
to
refueling.
•
Do
not
overfill
the
fuel
tank.
•
If
fuel
is
spilt,
wipe
it
away
carefully
and
wait
until
the
fuel
has
dried
be¬
fore
starting
the
engine.
•
After
refueling,
make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
secured
to
prevent
spil¬
lage.
FIRE
PREVENTION
•
Do
not
operate
while
smoking
or
near
an
open
flame.
•
Do
not
use
around
dry
brush,
twigs,
cloth
rags,
or
other
flammable
mate¬
rials.
•
Keep
the
engine
at
least
3
feet
(1
meter)
away
from
buildings
or
other
structures.
•
Keep
the
engine
away
from
flam-
mablesand
other
hazardous
materials
(trash,
rags,
lubricants,
explosives).
1
PROTECTIVE
COVER
•
Place
the
protective
covers
over
the
rotating
parts.
If
rotating
parts
such
as
the
drive
shaft,
pulley,
belt,
etc.
are
left
ex¬
posed,
they
are
potentially
hazardous.
To
prevent
injury,
equip
them
with
protective
covers
or
shrouds.
•
Be
careful
of
hot
parts.
The
muffler
and
other
engine
parts
become
very
hot
while
the
engine
is
running
or
just
after
it
has
stopped.
Operate
the
engine
in
a
safe
area
and
keep
children
away
from
the
running
engine.
•
Never
make
adjustments
on
the
ma¬
chinery
while
it
is
connected
to
the
engine,
without
first
removing
the
ignk
tion
cable
from
the
spark
plug.
.
Turning
the
crankshaft
by
hand
during
adjusting
or
cleaning
might
start
the
engine,
and
machinery
with
it,
causing
seridus
injury
to
the
operator.
•
Never
run
the
engine
with
governor
disconnected,
or
operate
at
speeds
in
excess
of
3600
rpm
load.
SURROUNDINGS
•
Operate
the
engine
on
a
stable,
level
surface
free
of
small
rocks,
loose
gravel,
etc.
•
Operate
the
engine
on
a
level
sur¬
face.
If
the
engine
is
tilted,
fuel
spillage
may
result.
NOTE
Operating
the
engine
at
a
steep
incline
may
cause
seizure
due
to
improper
lubrication
even
with
a
maximum
oil
level.
•
Be
careful
of
fuel
spillage
when
transporting
the
engine.
Tighten
the
fuel
tank
cap
securely
and
close
the
fuel
strainer
cock
before
transport.
•
Do
not
move
the
engine
while
In
operation
when
It
has
been
re¬
moved
from
the
equipment.
•
Keep
the
unit
dry
(do
not
operate
it
in
rainy
conditions).
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS
•
Carefully
check
fuel
hoses
and
joints
for
looseness
and
fuel
leakage.
Leaked
fuel
creates
a
potentially
dan¬
gerous
situation.
•
Check
bolts
and
nuts
for
looseness.
A
loose
bolt
or
nut
may
cause
serious
engine
trouble.
•
Check
the
engine
oil
and
refill
if
nec¬
essary.
•
Check
the
fuel
level
and
refill
if
neces¬
sary.
Take
care
not
to
overfill
the
tank.
•
Wear
snug
fitting
working
clothes
when
operating
the
engine.
Loose
aprons,
towels,
belt,
etc.,
may
be
caught
in
the
engine
or
drive
train,
causing
a
dangerous
situation.
2.
COMPONENTS
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
CHOKE
LEVER
FUEL
GAUGE
(OPTION)
MUFFLER
COVER
EXHAUST
OUTLET
AIR
CLEANER
CARBURETOR
SPARK
PLUG
STOP
SWITCH
SPEC,
NO.
ENGINE
SERIAL
NO
OIL
DRAIN
PULUG
FUEL
TANK
CAP
FUEL
TANK
FUEL
COCK
FUEL
STRAINER
RECOIL
STARTER
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL
GAUGE
(OIL
FILLER)
OIL
SENSOR
(OPTION)
P.T.O.
SHAFT
-
4
-
3.
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL
Before
checking
or
refilling
engine
oil,
be
sure
the
engine
is
located
on
a
stable,
level
surface
and
stopped.
•
Do
not
thread
the
gauge
into
oil
filler
to
check
oil
level.
•
If
the
oil
level
is
below
the
lower
level
line
on
the
dipstick,
refill
with
the
proper
oil
(see
table)
to
the
upper
level.
•
Change
oil
if
it
is
contaminated.
(See
page
15
Maintenance
Schedule.)
•
Use
class
SE,SF
(API
classification)
or
higher
grade
oil.
•
If
multi-grade
oil
is
employed,
oil
con¬
sumption
tends
to
increase
when
the
ambient
temperature
is
high.
*
CHECK
FUEL
A
CAUTION
Do
not
refuel
while
smoking,
near
an
open
flame
or
other
potential
hazards.
•
Stop
the
engine
and
open
the
cap.
•
Use
unleaded
gasoline
only.
•
Close
the
fuel
cock
before
filling
the
fuel
tank.
•
When
filling
the
fuel
tank,
always
use
the
fuel
filter.
•
Wipe
off
any
spilled
fuel
before
start¬
ing
the
engine.
-
5
-
4.
ELECTRIC
STARTER
MODELS
PARTS
TO
BE
PREPARED
•
Use
a
battery
rated
12V-24AH
or
larg¬
er.
•
Use
a
proper
cable
and
ground
wire
to
connect
battery.
BATTERY
For
GROUND
WIRE,
use
a
flat
braided
wire
6f
0.03
sq.
in.
or
larger
sectional
area.
(SAE
GAUGE
#4)
WIRING
1.
Connect
positive
terminal
on
mag¬
netic
switch
and
positive
terminal
of
the
battery
with
battery
cable.
2.
Ground
negative
terminal
of
the
battery
to
the
body
of
engine
or
machine
with
ground
wire.
3.
When
installing
the
key
switch
on
the
machine,
Install
with
its
drain
hole
at
the
bottom.
NOTE
Tighten
bolts
and
nuts
on
terminals
securely
so
they
will
not
be
loosened
by
vibration.
WIRING
DIAGRAM
SWITCH
CABLE
If
a
remote
key
switch
is
used,
select
wires
of
proper
gauge
to
connect
it
and
magnetic
switch
of
the
engine.
CABLE
LENGTH
CABLE
DIA.
WIRE
GAUGE
AWG(BS)
BWG
JIS
Less
than
1.5m
1.5
mm
14
16
AVI
.25
1.5-3m
mss!
12
14
AV2
3-5m
2.4
mm
10
13
AV3
5.
OPERATING
YOUR
ENGINE
STARTING
Turn
the
STOP
SWITCH
clock¬
wise
to
the
position
"
I"
(ON).
Open
the
fuel
cock.
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
SPEED
tow
SPEED
CONTROL
”]°
H
S
PEED
POSITION
LEVER
POSITION
Set
the
speed
control
lever
1/3
to
1/2
of
the
way
towards
the
high
speed
position.
Close
the
choke
lever.
•
If
the
engine
is
warm
or
the
ambient
temperature
is
high,
open
the
choke
lever
half-way,
or
keep
it
fully
open.
•
If
the
engine
is
cold
or
the
ambient
temperature
is
low,
close
the
choke
lever
fully.
RECOIL
STARTER
•
Pull
the
starter
handle
slowly
until
resistance
is
felt.
This
is
the
"compression"
point.
Return
the
handle
to
its
original
position
and
pull
swiftly.
•
Do
not
pull
out
the
rope
all
the
way.
•
After
starting
the
engine,
allow
the
starter
handle
to
return
to
its
original
position
while
still
holding
the
handle.
<
---—_,
-
8
-
RUNNING
KEY
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
.
Insert
the
key
into
the
key
slot
1
and
set
it
at
the"
I"
(ON)
position.
I
Turning
it
to
the
right
(START
I
position)
starts
the
engine.
I
ODo
not
operate
the
electric
.
starter
continuously
for
more
1
than
5
seconds,
even
if
the
I
engine
does
not
start.
I
•
If
the
engine
failed
to
start,
set
I
the
key
to
the"
I
H
(ON)
position
,
and
wait
for
about
10
seconds
1
before
retrying.
I
•
Never
turn
the
key
switch
to
the
I
START
position
while
engine
is
^
running.
CHOKE
LEVER
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
After
the
engine
starts,
set
the
speed
control
lever
at
the
low
speed
position
(L)
and
warm
it
up
without
load
for
a
few
minutes.
Gradually
move
the
speed
control
lever
toward
the
high
speed
posi¬
tion
(H)
and
set
it
at
the
required
engine
speed.
NOTE
:
Whenever
high
speed
operation
is
not
required,
slow
the
engine
down
(idle)
by
moving
the
speed
control
lever
to
save
fuel
and
extend
engine
life.
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