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Covers lubrication, fuel, dirt management, seals, gaskets, and circlips for engine operation.
Details on applying force, pressing parts, ball bearing installation, torque, and tightening sequences.
Safety precautions for electrical work, lead identification, component troubleshooting, and battery checks.
Guides diagnosing hard starting issues based on spark and compression checks.
Troubleshooting for engine issues at low speeds, including smoke, throttle response, and valve clearance.
Diagnosing erratic running and excessive oil consumption, covering fuel, governor, and internal components.
Troubleshooting for low power, overheating, and excessive fuel consumption, involving air, carbon, and adjustments.
Troubleshooting engine stopping issues when the band brake is applied.
Procedures for setting governor lever position and installing throttle cable for engine control.
Guides on adjusting fast idle speed and choke mechanism for engine starting and operation.
Steps to adjust slow idle speed to specified RPM for smooth engine idling.
Lists and illustrates carburetor parts and how to identify its part number.
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the carburetor from the engine.
Details on removing the float chamber and cleaning carburetor components using cleaners.
Instructions for adjusting float level and reassembling the carburetor, with handling cautions.
Explains how to identify the carburetor by its part number and stamp markings.
Steps for removing engine cover, including fuel shut-off and flywheel nut loosening.
Detailed steps for disassembling the engine cover, focusing on fuel tank and valve removal.
Procedures for reassembling and installing engine cover, emphasizing alignment and torque.
Detailed procedure for disassembling recoil starter, including rope and spring management.
Inspecting recoil starter parts like pawl, rope, and springs for wear or damage.
Guides on correctly reassembling recoil starter, focusing on spring winding and component installation.
Troubleshooting common electric starter issues like non-rotation or slow cranking.
Checking starter motor functionality and identifying its components.
Checking ring gear, testing stator output voltage, and reassembling starter motor.
Introduces the transistor-controlled ignition system and its main components.
Step-by-step guide to checking for spark from the ignition system.
Instructions for testing resistance of control unit and ignition coil.
Procedures for flywheel removal/installation and ignition coil air-gap adjustment.
Explains the engine switch linked to the throttle lever.
Details the engine switch linked to the band brake system.
Covers checking cylinder compression and the procedure for removing the cylinder head.
Instructions for cleaning cylinder head, checking flatness, and reassembling it.
Details on how to adjust valve clearance to ensure proper engine timing.
Procedure for checking the Automatic Compression Release (ACR) mechanism.
Steps for removing valve components and installing rocker arm studs.
Inspecting valve heads and stems for deposits, wear, and warping.
Specifies service limits for valve stem diameter, bend, and valve springs.
Procedures for lapping valves to seats and refacing valve seats for optimal sealing.
Defines service limits for valve guides, rocker arms, and push rods.
Steps for draining oil and removing the crankcase cover, with safety precautions.
Details service limits for crankcase bearings and procedures for replacing oil seals.
Procedures for installing crankcase cover, including gasket, gear alignment, and bolt tightening.
Guides on removing camshaft, including timing mark alignment and tappet removal.
Visually inspecting camshaft gear and ACR mechanism for wear or damage.
Specifies service limits for camshaft bearing journal diameter and cam lobe height.
Procedures for installing camshaft, ensuring proper timing and tappet placement.
Steps for removing piston and connecting rod from cylinder, with damage cautions.
Visually inspecting pistons and rings for wear, scoring, and deposits.
Procedures for cleaning pistons and checking piston service limits (groove clearance, pin hole diameter).
Specifies ring limits and details installation sequence.
Inspecting connecting rod for wear, scoring, and discoloring.
Defines con-rod limits and guides assembly of piston and rod.
Steps for installing assembled piston and connecting rod into cylinder.
Checking crankshaft for scoring, wear, corrosion, and crank gear condition.
Specifies limits for crankshaft journals, pin diameter, and checks run out.
Procedures for installing crankshaft, including key, gear alignment, and oil seal prep.
Details on re-grinding crank pin to undersize specifications for repair.
Covers checking and removing governor gear assembly, with re-use cautions.
Instructions for installing governor gear assembly and shaft, ensuring alignment.
Recommends engine oil types, viscosity, and checks oil slinger.
Explains the function and operation of the breather system.
Specific instructions for checking breather reed valve and its gap.
Checking cylinder bore for damage, measuring diameter and roundness.
Detailed steps for honing and re-sizing cylinder bore for oversized pistons.
Procedures for cleaning and checking ball bearings for roughness or damage.
Guides on replacing ball bearings and oil seals, ensuring proper installation.
Specifies the service limit for camshaft bearing inside diameter.
Explains band brake mechanism, its operation, and safety cautions.
Procedures for replacing brake shoe and adjusting brake cable for proper function.
Covers lubrication, fuel, dirt management, seals, gaskets, and circlips for engine operation.
Details on applying force, pressing parts, ball bearing installation, torque, and tightening sequences.
Safety precautions for electrical work, lead identification, component troubleshooting, and battery checks.
Guides diagnosing hard starting issues based on spark and compression checks.
Troubleshooting for engine issues at low speeds, including smoke, throttle response, and valve clearance.
Diagnosing erratic running and excessive oil consumption, covering fuel, governor, and internal components.
Troubleshooting for low power, overheating, and excessive fuel consumption, involving air, carbon, and adjustments.
Troubleshooting engine stopping issues when the band brake is applied.
Procedures for setting governor lever position and installing throttle cable for engine control.
Guides on adjusting fast idle speed and choke mechanism for engine starting and operation.
Steps to adjust slow idle speed to specified RPM for smooth engine idling.
Lists and illustrates carburetor parts and how to identify its part number.
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the carburetor from the engine.
Details on removing the float chamber and cleaning carburetor components using cleaners.
Instructions for adjusting float level and reassembling the carburetor, with handling cautions.
Explains how to identify the carburetor by its part number and stamp markings.
Steps for removing engine cover, including fuel shut-off and flywheel nut loosening.
Detailed steps for disassembling the engine cover, focusing on fuel tank and valve removal.
Procedures for reassembling and installing engine cover, emphasizing alignment and torque.
Detailed procedure for disassembling recoil starter, including rope and spring management.
Inspecting recoil starter parts like pawl, rope, and springs for wear or damage.
Guides on correctly reassembling recoil starter, focusing on spring winding and component installation.
Troubleshooting common electric starter issues like non-rotation or slow cranking.
Checking starter motor functionality and identifying its components.
Checking ring gear, testing stator output voltage, and reassembling starter motor.
Introduces the transistor-controlled ignition system and its main components.
Step-by-step guide to checking for spark from the ignition system.
Instructions for testing resistance of control unit and ignition coil.
Procedures for flywheel removal/installation and ignition coil air-gap adjustment.
Explains the engine switch linked to the throttle lever.
Details the engine switch linked to the band brake system.
Covers checking cylinder compression and the procedure for removing the cylinder head.
Instructions for cleaning cylinder head, checking flatness, and reassembling it.
Details on how to adjust valve clearance to ensure proper engine timing.
Procedure for checking the Automatic Compression Release (ACR) mechanism.
Steps for removing valve components and installing rocker arm studs.
Inspecting valve heads and stems for deposits, wear, and warping.
Specifies service limits for valve stem diameter, bend, and valve springs.
Procedures for lapping valves to seats and refacing valve seats for optimal sealing.
Defines service limits for valve guides, rocker arms, and push rods.
Steps for draining oil and removing the crankcase cover, with safety precautions.
Details service limits for crankcase bearings and procedures for replacing oil seals.
Procedures for installing crankcase cover, including gasket, gear alignment, and bolt tightening.
Guides on removing camshaft, including timing mark alignment and tappet removal.
Visually inspecting camshaft gear and ACR mechanism for wear or damage.
Specifies service limits for camshaft bearing journal diameter and cam lobe height.
Procedures for installing camshaft, ensuring proper timing and tappet placement.
Steps for removing piston and connecting rod from cylinder, with damage cautions.
Visually inspecting pistons and rings for wear, scoring, and deposits.
Procedures for cleaning pistons and checking piston service limits (groove clearance, pin hole diameter).
Specifies ring limits and details installation sequence.
Inspecting connecting rod for wear, scoring, and discoloring.
Defines con-rod limits and guides assembly of piston and rod.
Steps for installing assembled piston and connecting rod into cylinder.
Checking crankshaft for scoring, wear, corrosion, and crank gear condition.
Specifies limits for crankshaft journals, pin diameter, and checks run out.
Procedures for installing crankshaft, including key, gear alignment, and oil seal prep.
Details on re-grinding crank pin to undersize specifications for repair.
Covers checking and removing governor gear assembly, with re-use cautions.
Instructions for installing governor gear assembly and shaft, ensuring alignment.
Recommends engine oil types, viscosity, and checks oil slinger.
Explains the function and operation of the breather system.
Specific instructions for checking breather reed valve and its gap.
Checking cylinder bore for damage, measuring diameter and roundness.
Detailed steps for honing and re-sizing cylinder bore for oversized pistons.
Procedures for cleaning and checking ball bearings for roughness or damage.
Guides on replacing ball bearings and oil seals, ensuring proper installation.
Specifies the service limit for camshaft bearing inside diameter.
Explains band brake mechanism, its operation, and safety cautions.
Procedures for replacing brake shoe and adjusting brake cable for proper function.
General| Engine Type | 4-stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | Air-cooled |
| Starting System | Recoil starter |
| Max Power | 3.1 kW (4.1 hp) at 3600 rpm |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Ignition System | Magneto ignition |
| Oil Capacity | 0.6 liters (0.16 US gallons) |
