Robin EH12-2D/12-2B User manual

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NOTICE
FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY and CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY are applicable to only those engines/
generators complied with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB
(California Air Resources Board) emission regulations in the U.S.A.
NOTICE
To the engines/generators exported to and used in the countries other than the
U.S.A., warranty service shall be performed by the distributor in each country in
accordance with the standard Robin engine/generator warranty policy as applicable.
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FEDERAL EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY
EMISSIONS 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(s) to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this Nonroad engine (herein
"engine") has been 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 service dealer authorized by ROBIN
AMERICA will, at no cost to you, make the necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement 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 two years.
PARTS COVERED
Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty. Some of the parts
listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled
replacement point for that part.
(1) Fuel Metering System
(i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or
pressure regulator or fuel injection
system).
(ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system,
if applicable.
(iii) Cold start enrichment system, if
applicable.
(iv) Regulator assy (gaseous fuel, if
applicable)
(2) Air Induction System
(i) Intake manifold, if applicable
(ii) Air filter.
(3) Ignition System
(i) Spark plugs.
(ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system.
(iii) Spark advance/retard system, if
applicable.
(4) Exhaust manifold, if applicable
(5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
(i) Electronic controls, if applicable
(ii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.
(iii) Filter lock assy (gaseous fuel, if
applicable)
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service, take your engine to the nearest authorized Robin America service dealer.
Bring your sales receipts indicating date of purchase for this engine. The service dealer 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.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
*Conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment (unless they were made by the
service dealer authorized by ROBIN AMERICA during a warranty repair), alteration, accident, failure
to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services.
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*The replacement parts used for required maintenance services.
*Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the engine or 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 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 ROBIN AMERICA may deny warranty
coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or
unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest service dealer authorized by ROBIN
AMERICA when a problem exists.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact the
Robin America customer service department at 1-630-350-8200 for the information.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
You are responsible for the proper maintenance of the engine. You should keep 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 right 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 SERVICE DEALER
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 replacements 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 repair qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a service dealer 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 advised of the appropriate warranty service dealer or service providers where the warranty
repair can be performed.
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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
procedures 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.
For your nearest ROBIN distributor (and/or dealer), you are
able to check at our ROBIN website of the following URL;
http://www.fhi.co.jp/robin/distri/text2/f_dist_e.htm
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CONTENTS
1.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2. COMPONENTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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4. ELECTRIC STARTER MODELS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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5. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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6. EASY TROUBLESHOOTING ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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7. OIL SENSOR INSTRUCTIONS (OPTIONAL) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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8. SPARK ARRESTER (OPTIONAL)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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9. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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10. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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11. PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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12. SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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SYMBOLS
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.
On (Run) Plus ;
positive polarity
Off (Stop) Battery
Engine oil Engine start
(Electric start)
Add oil
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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
unconsciousness or death.
●Never operate the engine indoors or in
a poorly ventilated area, such as
tunnel, cave, etc.
●Exercise extreme care when operating
the engine near people or animals.
●Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign
objects.
REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
●Be sure to stop the engine prior to
refueling.
●Do not overfill the fuel tank.
●If fuel is spilt, wipe it away carefully and
wait until the fuel has dried before
starting the engine.
●After refueling, make sure that the fuel
cap is secured to prevent spillage.
FIRE PREVENTION
●Do not operate the engine while
smoking or near an open flame.
●Do not use around dry brush, twigs,
cloth rags, or other flammable
materials.
●Keep the engine at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from buildings or other
structures.
●Keep the engine away from
flammables and other hazardous
materials (trash, rags, lubricants,
explosives).
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PROTECTIVE COVER
●Place the protective covers over
the rotating parts.
If rotating parts such as the drive shaft,
pulley, belt, etc. are left exposed, 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
machinery while it is connected to the
engine, without first removing the
ignition cable from the spark plug.
Turning the crankshaft by hand during
adjusting or cleaning might start the
engine, and machinery with it, causing
serious 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 surface.
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.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
●Carefully check fuel hoses and joints
for looseness and fuel leakage.
Leaked fuel creates a potentially
dangerous situation.
●Check bolts and nuts for looseness.
A loose bolt or nut may cause serious
engine trouble.
●Check the engine oil and refill if
necessary.
●Check the fuel level and refill if
necessary.
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.
●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
removed from the equipment.
●Keep the unit dry (do not operate it in
rainy conditions).
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2. COMPONENTS
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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●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 16 Maintenance Schedule.)
●Stop the engine and open the cap.
●Use automotive 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 starting
the engine.
●If multi-grade oil is employed, oil
consumption tends to increase when
the ambient temperature is high.
●Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil
of API service class SE or higher grade
(SG, SH or SJ is recommended).
Before checking or refilling engine oil,
be sure the engine is located on a stable,
level surface and stopped.
Lower level
Upper level
Oil gauge
CHECK ENGINE OIL
CHECK FUEL
Single
grade
Multi
grade
Ambient
temperature
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-4 14 32 50 68 86 104 CAUTION
Do not refuel while smoking, near
an open flame or other potential
hazards.
NOTE
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE
ON AUTOMOTIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE.
5W
10W
20W
#20
#30
#40
10W-30
10W-40
EH12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6
EH17-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65
Oil capacity (Upper level) : (L)
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4. ELECTRIC STARTER MODELS
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PARTS TO BE PREPARED
●
Use a battery rated 12V-24AH or larger.
●Use a proper cable and ground wire
to connect battery.
BATTERY
For GROUND WIRE, use a flat braided
wire of 0.03 sq. in. or larger sectional
area. (SAE GAUGE #4)
WIRING
1. Connect positive terminal on magnetic
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.
CABLE
LENGTH
CABLE
DIA.
WIRE GAUGE
AWG (BS)
BWG
SAE JIS
Less than
1.5 m 7.3 mm 1 6 AV15
1.5 m
to 2.5 m 8.5 mm 0 4 AV20
2.5 m
to 4 m 10.8 mm 3/0 2AV30
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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 1.5 m 1.5 mm 14 16 AV1.25
1.5 to 3 m 1.9 mm 12 14 AV2
3 to 5 m 2.4 mm 10 13 AV3
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5. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE
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●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.
RECOIL STARTER
STARTING
1
Turn the STOP SWITCH
clockwise to the position " I "(ON).
Set the speed control lever 1/3 to
1/2 of the way towards the high
speed position.
STOP SWITCH
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
2
Open the fuel cock.
FUEL COCK
3
5
4
Close the choke lever.
●If the engine is cold or the ambient
temperature is low, close the choke
lever fully.
●If the engine is warm or the ambient
temperature is high, open the
choke lever half-way, or keep it
fully open.
CHOKE LEVER
NOTE
Following operating method is for the STD type speed control lever. As to the fixed type speed
control lever (exp. Generator spec.), do not move it otherwise the generator component such as
voltage regulator may be damaged.
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RUNNING
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
position (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.
●After starting the engine, gradually
open choke by turning the choke
lever and finally keep it fully
opened.
●Do not fully open the choke lever
immediately when the engine is
cold or the ambient temperature is
low, because the engine may stop.
CHOKE LEVER
6
Insert the key into the key slot and set
it at the" I " (ON) position.
Turning it to the right (START
position) starts the engine.
●Do not operate the electric starter
continuously for more than 5 seconds,
even if the engine does not start.
●If the engine failed to start, set the
key to the" I " (ON) position and
wait for about 10 seconds before
retrying.
●Never turn the key switch to the
START position while engine is
running.
KEY SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
5
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
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2
Set the key switch to "O" (STOP)
position.
KEY SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
3
Close the fuel cock.
FUEL COCK
Pull the starter handle slowly and
return the handle to its original
position when resistance is felt.
NOTE :
The above operation is necessary to
prevent outside moist air from intrud-
ing into the combustion chamber.
RECOIL STARTER
4
STOPPING
1
Set the speed control lever at the
low speed position and allow the
engine to run at low speed for 2
or 3 minutes before stopping.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Turn the STOP SWITCH counter-
clockwise to the position "O"
(OFF).
STOP SWITCH
2
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STOPPING ENGINE WITH THE FUEL COCK
Close the fuel cock and wait for a while until the engine stops.
Avoid to let the fuel remain in the carburetor over long periods, or the passages of
the carburetor may become clogged with impurities, and malfunctions may result.
If your engine has an electric starter, set the key switch to the "O"(STOP) position
after stopping the engine.
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6. EASY TROUBLESHOOTING
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WHEN ENGINE WILL NOT
START:
●
Perform the following checks before
you take the engine to your Robin
dealer.
●
If you still have trouble after completing
the checks, take the engine to your
nearest Robin dealer.
Is there enough compression?
1. Pull the starter handle slowly and
check if resistance is felt.
2. If little force is required to pull the
starter handle, check if the spark
plug is tightened firmly.
3. If the spark plug is loose, tighten it.
Is the spark plug wet with
gasoline?
1.Choke (close choke lever) and pull
the starter handle five or six times.
Remove the plug and check if its
electrode is wet. If the electrode is
wet, fuel is well supplied to your
engine.
2.When the electrode is dry, check
where the fuel stops. (Check the fuel
intake of the carburetor and fuel
strainer intake.)
3.In case the engine does not start with
well supplied fuel, try using fresh fuel.
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WARNING
●Wipe out spilled fuel carefully
before testing.
Place spark plug as far away
from spark plug hole as possible.
●Do not hold spark plug by hand
while pulling recoil starter.
Is there a strong spark across
the electrode?
1. Remove the spark plug and connect
it to the plug cap.
Pull the starter handle while
grounding spark plug against engine
body.
2. Try with a new spark plug if the
spark is weak or there is no spark.
3. The ignition system is faulty if there
is no spark with a new spark plug.
Take your engine to your nearest
Robin dealer.
Is your battery well charged ?
If your battery for the electric starter is
overly discharged, your engine will not
start.
Consult your nearest dealer or service
shop.
NOTE
The engine with oil sensor will stop
automatically when the oil level falls
below the prescribed limit.
The engine can not be started unless
the oil level is raised above the
prescribed limit.
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