Product Manual

Engine
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WARNING
BEFORE operating the engine, be sure to read this section of the manual, otherwise injury to
personnel or damage to equipment may occur.
Engine starting
components
1. Fuel Valve
When the fuel valve is in the ON position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure
to return the fuel valve to the OFF position after stopping the engine.
2. Choke Lever
The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. It can be opened and
closed by operating the choke lever manually. Move choke lever to the left toward CLOSED to enrich the
mixture for cold starting.
3. Engine Switch/Engine Key Switch (Electric Start Models Only)
Turn the switch ON, and pull recoil or turn engine switch to START (for electric start models) to run the
engine. To stop the engine, turn the switch OFF.
4. Recoil
To start the engine, pull the starter rope lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
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 manual.
Displacement
212
Starting Type
Recoil
Ignition Type
Transistorized Magneto Ignition
Lubricating Type
Splash
Model
212cc
Spark Plug Gap
0.7
~
0.8mm (0.028
~
0.03in)
Spark Plug Torque
20-30N.m
Intake Valve Clearance
0.08
~
0.12mm (0.003
~
0.005in)
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.13
~
0.17mm (0.005
~
0.007in)
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