§ Thank you for purchasing our engine. We want to help you to get the best results from your
new engine and operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that;
please read it carefully before operating the engine.
§ This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the engine and should remain
with the engine if resold.
§ Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any
additional information regarding engine start-up, shutdown, operation, adjustments or any
special maintenance instructions.
2 SAFETY MESSAGES
§ Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety
messages in this manual and on the engine. Please read these messages carefully.
§ A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety
message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words, DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or
reduce injury.
3 SAFETY INFORMATION
§ Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of
emergency. Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the
equipment.
§ Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine without
adequate ventilation, and never run the engine indoors.
§ The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep the engine at least 3 feet
(1 meter) away from buildings and other equipment during operation. Keep flammable
materials away, and do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow
instructions
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a
few moments to check the engine condition before operating Be sure to take care of any
problem you find, or hav e your servicing dealer to c orrect it, before you operate the engine.
WARNING
Improper maintenance to this engine, or failure to correct a problem before
operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed. Always perform a preoperation inspection before each operation,
and correct any problem.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level.
2. Oil level.
3. Air cleaner.
4. General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged parts.
5. Check the equipment powered by this engine
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any
precautions and pro ced ures that should be followed before engine start-up.
6 OPERATION
6.1 Safe operating precautions
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY INFORMATION
section and the PRE OPERATION CHECKS above.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you. Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon
monoxide
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety
precautions that should be observed. With engine start-up, shutdown, or operation
6.2 Starting the engine
§ Turn the fuel valve switch to the ON position
A1. FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE:
§ Move the throttle control to the choke position.
§ close safety brake control handle
§ Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt
§ pull cord rapidly to overcome compression (prevent kickback),
§ repeat if necessary
§ After engine starts, move handle to RUN position.
3. Release the starter control handle (located on equipment) to stop the engine.
4. Turn the control lever to the STOP position(located on equipment
1. brake cable
7 SPECIFICATIONS
Dry weight(kg) 12 12 14.5
Engine type 4-stro ke, ove rhe ad valv e, sin gle cy lind er
Displacement[Bore x
Stroke]
Max. torque 6.5 Nm at 2600 rpm 7 Nm at 2600 rpm 9.5Nm at 2800rpm
Cooling system Forced air
PTO shaft rotation Counter clockwise
118cm³ - 60X42 135cm³ - 64x42mm 173cm³ - 70x45mm
8 TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE
Spark plug gap 0.028-0.031 inch
(0.7-0.8 mm)
Valve clearance (cold) IN:0.06+0.02mm
EX:0.08+0.02mm
Other specifications No other adjustments needed
Refer to 8.8
See your authorized
dealer
9 SERVICING YOUR ENGINE
9.1 The importance of maintenance
Good mainten ance is essential for safe, economical and trouble -free operation. It will also help
reduce pollution.
WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can
cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner's manual.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection proced ures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tool s .