Gasoline Engine » Operator's Manual
KIT
HIGH
ALTITUDE
REPLACEMENT
FOR
EPAIII
ENGINES
3000-6000ft/6000-8000ft of elevation
At
high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will
be
too
rich. Performance
will
decrease
and
fuel consumption
will
increase. A
very
rich mixture
will
also foul
the
spark plug and
cause hard starting. Operation at
an
altitude
that
differs
from
that
at which this engine was certified,
for
extended periods
of
time, may Increase emissions.
Equipment*
Fuel
Equipment
with
engines above
Gasoline
80cc
The fuel system on this engine/equipment may
be
influenced by
operation at higher altitudes. Proper operation
can
be
ensured
by installing
an
altitude
kit
when required.
See
the
table below
to
determine when
an
altitude
kit
is required. Operating this
engine/equipment
without
the proper altitude
kit
installed may
increase the engines emissions
and
decrease fuel economy
and
performance. Kits may
be
obtained from any dealer,
and
should
be
installed by a qualified individual.
Altitude
Range**
Kit
Part Number
0-3000ft
Not
Required
3000-6000
ft
Altitude
kit
1#
6000-8000
ft
Altitude
kit
2#
* Engine, Generator Set, Pressure Washer, Walk-Behind Lawn mower, Compressor, Pump, Tiller etc.
** Elevation above
sea
level.
• This high altitude
jet
is
to
be
used
at elevations above 3000
feet.
•
At
elevations above 8000 feet, the engine/equipment
may
experience decreased performance,
even
with
the high
altitude kit.
•
If
a carburetor
is
replaced, the proper high altitude
kit
jet
will
need
to
be
installed into the replacement carburetor.
A
WARNING
To
prevent
serious
injury
from
frre:
Follow
the
kit
procedures
in
a well-ventilated
area
away
from
ignition
sources.
If
the
engine
is
hot
from
use,
shut
the
engine
off
and
wait for
it
to
cool
before
proceeding.
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NOTE
The
warranty may
be
void
if
necessary adjustments are
not
made
for
high
altitude
use
Wiring
Diagrams
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