Ironton 170F, 190F Owner's Manual
208CC ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Engine Specifications
170F
208CC
2.76in.(70mm)
2.12in.(54mm)
0.16gal.(0.6L)
34.71lb.
(15.5kg)
Model
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Oil Capacity
Net Weight
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Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become
familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This Engine is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible for issues arising
from modification. We strongly recommend this Engine not be modified and/or used for any application other
than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT
use the Engine until you have first contacted the distributor to determine if it can or should be performed on
the product.
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381.
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Safety References
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS ENGINE:
The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is
used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the
potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Fire
Explosion
Kickback
Hot Surface
Toxic Fumes
Read
Manual
Oil
Fuel
Fuel Shutoff
Hazardous
Chemical
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
Moving Parts
Choke
CAUTION when used without the alert
symbol, indicates a situation that could result in
damage to the engine.
This manual contains safety
information to make you aware of
Shock
Slow
Stop
Fast
the hazards and risks associated with engines, and how
to avoid them. Because we do not necessarily know
what equipment this engine will power, it is important
that you read and understand these instructions and the
instructions for the equipment this engine powers.
WARNING
We do not approve or authorize the use of these engines
on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes,
fun/recreational go-karts, aircraft products or vehicles
intended for use in competitive events. Use of these
engines in such applications could result in property
damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even
death.
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from us without oil. If you start
the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged
beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.
Features and Controls
Compare the illustration with your engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various features and controls.
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Air cleaner
Muffler
Spark plug
Throttle lever
Recoil starter
Starting handle
Fuel shutoff
Choke lever
Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank
Engine identification Dipstick
Drain plug
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Safety
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from us without oil. If you start
the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged
beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until
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Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands,
feet, hair, clothing, or accessories. Traumatic
amputation or severe lacera
tion can result.
Operate equipment with guards in place. Keep
hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIP
MENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable
gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not
start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
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Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even
if doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become
extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and
cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester
before using equipment on forest-covered, grasscovered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state
of California requires this. Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
land.
How to Start the Engine
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
· Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place and secured.
· Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
· If engine floods, set choke to open/run position, move throttle to fast position
and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
· Start and run engine outdoors.
· Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
1. Check the oil level. See the How to Check/Add Oil section.
2. Move the fuel shutoff (I) to the ON position.
3.
Move the choke lever (J) the choke
position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
4.
5.
6.
Move Throttle lever (D) away from MIN. position, about 1/3 of way toward MAX. position.
Turn the Engine switch (F) to the ON position.
Recoil Start: Firmly hold the starting handle (H). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until
resistance is felt, the pull rapidly.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward
the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
How to Stop the Engine
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard
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