Predator Engines PREDATOR 212 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
212, 346 and 420 cc
Horizontal Engines
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors,
and vents.
Manual Revised 11k

Predator Engines PREDATOR 212 Specifications

General

Displacement	212 cc
Bore x Stroke	70mm x 55mm
Horsepower	6.5 HP
Fuel Type	Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.9 gallons
Starting System	Recoil Start
Shaft Orientation	Horizontal
Governor Type	Mechanical
Engine Type	4-Stroke
Oil Capacity	0.6 qt
Shaft Size	3/4 in

Summary

Safety Information

DANGER: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Critical warning about lethal CO gas from engine exhaust, emphasizing indoor use prohibition.

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Safety Warnings

Operation Guide

Pre-Start Checks and Fueling

Essential checks and fuel filling procedures before starting the engine for safe operation.

Starting Procedures

Detailed steps for manually and electrically starting the engine, including break-in.

Stopping the Engine

Procedures for safely stopping the engine in normal and emergency situations.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule detailing required maintenance tasks and their frequency for optimal engine performance.

Troubleshooting

Engine Starting Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues when the engine fails to start.

Engine Performance Issues