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1. Important notes on safe operation
of the engine 3
2. Description of engine 5
3. General information 9
3.1. Technical data 9
3.2. Transport 10
3.3 Installation instructions 10
3.4. Load on engine 10
3.5. Type plate 10
4. Operation 11
4.1. Before initial start-up 11
4.1.1. Engine oil 11
4.1.2. Fuel 12
4.2. Starting the engine 13
4.2.1. Starting with the electric starter 14
4.2.2. Emergency starting 16
4.2.3. Starting with handle 16
4.2.4. Starting with the handle with
kick-back damping 18
4.3. Stopping the engine 19
5. Maintenance 20
5.1. Maintenance summary 20
5.2. Maintenance every 8 – 15
hours of operation 23
5.2.1. Check engine oil level 23
5.2.2. Check combustion air intake area 23
5.2.3. Check the cooling air system 25
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5.3. Maintenance every 250
hours of operation 25
5.3.1. Engine oil change 25
5.3.2. Cleaning cooling fan, cooling fins
and oil cooler 26
5.3.3. Checking threaded connections 28
5.3.4. Cleaning of mesh insert in
exhaust pipe 28
5.3.5. Check water trap 29
5.4. Maintenance every 500
hours of operation 29
5.4.1. Replace fuel pre-filter 29
5.4.2. Air cleaner maintenance 30
5.4.3. Checking and adjusting
valve clearances 33
5.4.4. Engine oil change 34
5.4.5. Renewing oil filter 34
5.5. Maintenance every 1000
hours of operation 35
5.5.1. Renewing the fuel filter 35
6. Operating checks and repair work 37
6.1. Checking operation of air cleaner
maintenance indicator 37
6.2. Renewing fan drive belt, checking
operation of belt monitor 38
7. Malfunctions – causes and remedies 41
8. Work on the electrical system 45
9. Protective treatment 45
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This symbol draws attention to important safety precautions.
Please comply with them most carefully in order to avoid any risk of injury to persons or
damage to materials.
General legal requirements or safety regulations issued by the competent authorities or
industrial accident insurers are also applicable.