Tie Down Engineering 160F-AH Instruction manual

Fuel Filler Cap
Air Filter
Choke Lever
Throttle Lever
Fuel Line On/Off
Recoil Starter Ignition On/Off Switch
Oil Filler Cap
Lifan Engine
Quick Start Manual
FOR SAFE OPERATION
 Keep the engine at least 3 ft. away from building or other equipment during operation.
 Do not place inflammable objects such as, gasloine, matches, etc., close to the engine while it is running.
 Operate the engine only on a level surface, otherwise fuel may spill from the fuel tank and engine lubrication
may not be sufficient.
 This engine is not equiped with a spark arrestor.
 Operation on forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land may not be legal in some states. Check
local laws and regulations before operation.
WARNING:
• Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the engine when refueling.
• Do not overfill the tank. There should be no fuel in the filler neck.
• If fuel in spilled, wipe it off completely before starting.
• Make sure that the filler cap is closed securely.
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Gear Reduction
Box
Instruction Sheet #08259

Lifan Engine Operation Check
Oil Filler Cap*
Oil Drain Plug
IMPORTANT!
PRIOR TO USE
FILL CRANK CASE WITH OIL.
Engine oil recommended: SAE10W-30.
As viscosity varies with regions and temperatures, select the
proper engine oil in accordance with the chart below. Only the
gear reduction housing comes pre-oiled!
5W-30
Environment Temperature
-20˚ 020˚ 40˚ 60˚ 80˚ 100˚F
-30˚ -20˚ -10˚ 010˚ 20˚ 40˚C
SAE
10W-30
30
30˚
* NOTE: Engine Oil Alarm (Silent Engine Stall)
The engine oil alarm is designed to alert the user that the engine oil in the crankcase is insufficient.
Once the oil level in the crankcase is too low, the engine oil alarm will stall the engine automatically to make it
save from any damage.
Full Tank Capacity
3.6 Liters
NEVER MIX WITH OIL!
IMPORTANT:
The gear reduction housing is filled
and sealed at the factory and
should not need any maintainace.
Be carefull not to confuse the
oil filler cap with the gear reduction
housing fill cap. Read the complete
Lifan Owners Manual for information
regarding the gear reduction housing.
Gasoline:
Use gasoline with a Octane level over 86. Using unleaded gasoline will
decrease the possibility of producing carbon deposit and prolong the
engines service life. Never use a mixture of gas and oil! Make sure the
fuel is free of dirt and water.

Lifan Engine
Starting
Step 1
Turn the Fuel Line “on/off” valve
to the “on” (vertical) position.
Step 2
Start Up: Turn the “Red” ignition
switch to the “On” position.
Step 3
Start Up: Adjust the Choke lever
to the left, “closed” position.
Step 4
Start Up: Adjust the Throttle lever
to “half” throttle position.
Step 7
Once the motor has been running
for 1-2 minutes adjust the Throttle
lever for the desired engine speed.
Step 5
Pull starter cord with 3-5 rapid, smooth pulls.
The engine will fire and start running.
Step 6
Running: With the motor running,
open (move to the right) the Choke lever.
Choke “Closed”
Choke “Opened”

Step 1
Turn-off the fuel line “on/off” valve and allow the motor
to stop running.
Step 2
Turn the ignition switch to the “off” position. Let the
motor cool before attempting to move.
Please refer to the Lifan Owners manual for
more information.
Lifan Engine
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Manual #08259 (Rev. 10-7-15) E1437