208CC ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL 45751
Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: Purchase Date: 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.
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: Safety References 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.
Features and Controls Compare the illustration with your engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various features and controls.
Safety CAUTION WARNING 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. 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. WARNING • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
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.
1. 2. Move Throttle lever (D) to MIN. position. Turn Engine switch (F) to the OFF position. 3. Turn Fuel shutoff (I) to the OFF position. Troubleshooting If Engine will not start Out of fuel .If engine is cold, ensure choke lever is set correctly. . Add fuel Engine flooded . Set choke lever to open/run position Dirty or faulty spark plug/engine fails to product spark Remove spark plug and clean it. Check the spacing on the electrode and set the gap to the .correct dimension. See Maintenance Section.
How to Check/Add Oil O A B Figure 1 1. Remove the dipstick (O) and swipe with a clean cloth (Figure 1). 2. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck without screwing it in. 3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Make sure the oil is at the FULL mark (B) on the dipstick. 4. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (A). Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then recheck the oil level. 4. Replace and tighten the dipstick.
· 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. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. 1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel cap. 2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. To allow for expansion of the gasoline, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck. 3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
How to Replace the Spark Plug Check the gap (A) with a wire gauge (B). If necessary, reset the gap. Install and tighten the spark plug to the recommended torque. For gap setting or torque, see the Specifications section. Note: In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this engine was originally equipped with a resistor spark plug, use the same type for replacement. Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester WARNING Running engines produce heat.
How to Remove Oil Caution: Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed of properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. Removing Oil The oil must be drained from the Oil Drain Plug (See figure 4) 1. Remove the dipstick (C) 2. Please an approved container below the oil drain plug. 3. Remove the Oil drain plug (D) and allow oil to the drain into the approved container. Install 4.
The following precautions should be taken if storing your engine for a period exceeding 30 days, or for seasonal storage. • While engine is still warm, change oil. • Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass. • Drain all fuel from fuel tank into proper receptacle for storage. • Remove spark plug. Place 1 teaspoon or 5 ml. of oil into spark plug hole. • Pull starter rope slowly 8-10 times to properly coat the cylinder bore and piston for storage. Replace spark plug and tighten.
U.S EPA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Northern Tool and Equipment Company Inc. are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2015 and later small None-Road Spark Ignition (NRSI) engines. Northern Tool and Equipment Company Inc.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty coverage or how to locate a service center, you should contact Northern Tool and Equipment Company Inc. at: Tell: 1-877-234-6869 Email: Customercare@northerntool.com DEFECTS WARRANTY COVERAGE Northern Tool and Equipment Company Inc.
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repair will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines. (f) The engine owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. (g) Northern Tool and Equipment Company Inc.
(1) Fuel Metering System: (a) Gasoline carburetor assembly and its internal components (b) Carburetor gaskets (c) Fuel tank (d) Fuel Line (e) Fuel Line Fittings (f) Clamps (2) Air Induction System including: (a) Intake pipe/manifold (b) Air cleaner (3) Ignition System including: (a) Spark plug (b) Ignition coil (4) Catalytic Muffler Assembly including: (a) Muffler gasket (b) Exhaust manifold (c) Catalytic converter (5) Crankcase Breather Assembly including: (a) Breather connection tube.
The distributor shall warranty any piece of equipment manufactured, or parts of equipment manufactured, to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days for noncommercial/nonrental use. This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the equipment and is non transferable. Verification of purchase is the responsibility of the buyer. Parts will be replaced or repaired at no charge, except when the equipment has failed due to lack of proper maintenance.
