Tie Down Engineering 160F-AH, 168F-2AH, 168F-AH Quick Start Manual

Lifan Engine

Quick Start Manual

FOR SAFE OPERATION

 Keep the engine at least 3 ft. away from building or other equipment during operation.

 Do not place inflammable objects such as, gasloine, matches, etc., close to the engine while it is running.

 Operate the engine only on a level surface, otherwise fuel may spill from the fuel tank and engine lubrication

may not be sufficient.

 This engine is not equiped with a spark arrestor.

 Operation on forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land may not be legal in some states. Check

local laws and regulations before operation.

WARNING:

• Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the engine when refueling.

• Do not overfill the tank. There should be no fuel in the filler neck.

• If fuel in spilled, wipe it off completely before starting.

• Make sure that the filler cap is closed securely.

Choke Lever

Throttle Lever

Fuel Line On/Off

Air Filter

Fuel Filler Cap

Gear Reduction
Box

Oil Filler Cap

Ignition On/Off Switch

Recoil Starter

Instruction Sheet #08259

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Lifan Engine Operation Check

IMPORTANT!

SAE

PRIOR TO USE

FILL CRANK CASE WITH OIL.

Engine oil recommended: SAE10W-30.
As viscosity varies with regions and temperatures, select the
proper engine oil in accordance with the chart below. Only the

gear reduction housing comes pre-oiled!

Gasoline:

Use gasoline with a Octane level over 86. Using unleaded gasoline will
decrease the possibility of producing carbon deposit and prolong the
engines service life. Never use a mixture of gas and oil! Make sure the
fuel is free of dirt and water.

Full Tank Capacity

3.6 Liters
NEVER MIX WITH OIL!

30

10W-30

5W-30

-20˚ 0 20˚ 40˚ 60˚ 80˚ 100˚F

-30˚ -20˚ -10˚ 0 10˚ 20˚ 40˚C

Environment Temperature

30˚

IMPORTANT:
The gear reduction housing is filled
and sealed at the factory and
should not need any maintainace.
Be carefull not to confuse the
oil filler cap with the gear reduction
housing fill cap. Read the complete
Lifan Owners Manual for information
regarding the gear reduction housing.

Oil Filler Cap*

Oil Drain Plug

* NOTE: Engine Oil Alarm (Silent Engine Stall)

The engine oil alarm is designed to alert the user that the engine oil in the crankcase is insufficient.
Once the oil level in the crankcase is too low, the engine oil alarm will stall the engine automatically to make it
save from any damage.

Lifan Engine
Starting

Step 7

Once the motor has been running
for 1-2 minutes adjust the Throttle
lever for the desired engine speed.

Step 1

Turn the Fuel Line “on/off” valve
to the “on” (vertical) position.

Step 2
Start Up: Turn the “Red” ignition

switch to the “On” position.

Choke “Opened”

Step 6
Running: With the motor running,

open (move to the right) the Choke lever.

Step 5

Pull starter cord with 3-5 rapid, smooth pulls.
The engine will fire and start running.

Choke “Closed”

Step 3
Start Up: Adjust the Choke lever

to the left, “closed” position.

Step 4
Start Up: Adjust the Throttle lever

to “half” throttle position.

Lifan Engine
Shut Down

Step 1

Turn-off the fuel line “on/off” valve and allow the motor
to stop running.

Step 2

Turn the ignition switch to the “off” position. Let the
motor cool before attempting to move.

Please refer to the Lifan Owners manual for
more information.

TIE DOWN ENGINEERING

255 Villanova Drive SW • Atlanta, Georgia 30336

800-241-1806 • 404-344-0000 • Fax [phone]

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Manual #08259 (Rev. 10-7-15) E1437