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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
173cc Vertical Shaft Engine
PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
1. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel
leaks.
2. Inspect fuel hoses and joints for tightness and fuel seepage.
3. Look for signs of engine damage.
4. Check that all guards and shields are in place, and all screws,
nuts and bolts are tightened.
5. Eliminate excessive debris around muffler and recoil starter.
6. Inspect the air filter component for air restrictions that may
reduce engine performance.
CHECKING & ADDING OIL
NOTE: Engine oil is a key factor in deciding the engine’s per-
formance. Do not apply engine oil with additives or 2-stroke
gasoline engine oil, as they haven’t enough lubrication, which
may shorten the engine’s service life.
Check the engine with it stopped on a level ground. Engine oil
recommended: SAE-30. SEE FIGURE 2. As viscosity varies with
regions and temperatures, so the lubricant has to be selected in
accordance with our recommendation.
OIL CAPACITY
27 oz.
CHECK
Procedure in checking oil level should be taken as follows: SEE
FIGURE 3
1. Ensure that the engine is stopped on a level ground.
2. Remove dipstick and clean it.
3. Reinsert the dipstick into the oil filler without screwing in, and
then withdraw it to check oil level.
4. If the oil level is too low, add recommeded engine oil to the up-
per level on the dipstick. SEE FIGURE 3
5. Reinstall the dipstick.
NOTE: Running with insufficient engine oil may damage the
engine severely.
CAUTION
!
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXI-
MIZE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO
TAKE TIME TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE
ENGINE. PROBLEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BE-
FORE OPERATING.
AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY.
USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
WARNING
!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE FOL-
LOWING WAYS:
• DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID.
• DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VA
-
PORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR OR
SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
• DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND PULL
ON STARTER ROPE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN
SPRAY OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM
SPARK PLUG.
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN
-
DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE
OUTDOORS TO FILL TANK.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE START-
ING ENGINE.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
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