SP170/210 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 20A9991401 OHC Gasoline Engines
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FORWARD Thank you for choosing a Subaru. Your Subaru engine can supply the power to operate various sorts of machines and equipment. Keep this owner’s manual at hand, so you can refer to it when needed. Due to constant efforts to improve our products, certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice. When ordering spare parts, always give us the MODEL, PRODUCTION NUMBER and SERIAL NUMBER of your engine.
CONTENTS 1. Symbols.......................................................................................................................................... 8 2. Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................... 9 3. Components................................................................................................................................. 12 4. Pre-Operation Checks....................................
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words. ! WARNING “WARNING” indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if ▲ instructions are not followed. ! CAUTION ▲ “CAUTION” indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed. ! WARNING EXHAUST PRECAUTIONS ▲ • Never inhale exhaust gasses.
! WARNING OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ▲ • Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when starting and operating the engine. • Never make adjustments on the machinery while it is connected to the engine, without first removing the ignition cable from the spark plug. Turning the crankshaft by hand during adjusting or cleaning might start the engine, and cause serious injury to the operator. • Operate the engine on a stable, level surface. If the engine is tilted, fuel spillage may result.
SYMBOLS Read manual. Shutt off fuel valve when the engine is not in use. Stay clear of the hot surface. Check for leakage from hose and fittings. Exhaust gas is poisonous. Do not operate in an unventilated room or enclosed area. Fire, open flame and smoking prohibited. Stop the engine before refueling. HOT, avoid touching the hot area.
3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS NOTE Engine shipped from our factory is without oil. Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not overfill. 1. CHECK ENGINE OIL Before checking or refilling engine oil, be sure the engine is located on a stable, level surface and stopped. • Do not screw the oil gauge into the oil filler neck to check oil level. If the oil level is low, refill to the upper level with the following recommended oil.
4. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE 1. STARTING 1) Open the fuel valve 2) Turn the STOP SWITCH to the “ON” (I) position 3) Set the speed control lever 1/3 of the way towards the high speed position. 4) Close the choke lever. • If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, close the choke lever fully. • If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high, open the choke lever half-way, or keep it fully open. 5) Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt.
3. STOPPING 1) Set the speed control lever at the low speed position and allow the engine to run at low speed for 1 or 2 minutes before stopping. 2) Turn the STOP SWITCH counterclockwise to the “OFF” (O) position. 3) Close the fuel valve 4) Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to it original position when resistance is felt. This operation is necessary to prevent outside moist air from intruding into the combustion chamber.
Periodic Maintenance Schedule Table Every 50 hours (Weekly) Maintenance Items Every 8 hours (Daily) Clean engine and check bolts and nuts • (Daily) Check and refill engine oil • (Refill daily up to upper level) Change engine oil (*Note 1) • (Initial 20 hours) Clean spark plug Clean air cleaner Clean spark arrester (Optional part) Every 200 hours (Monthly) Every 500 hours Every 1000 hours • (Every 100 hours) • (Every 100 hours) • • (Every 100 hours) Replace air cleaner element • Clean fuel cu
3. INSPECTING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode using a plug cleaner or wire brush. 2. Check electrode gap. The gap should be 0.6mm to 0.7mm (0.02 in - 0.03 in). Adjust the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode. Recommended Spark Plug E6RC (TORCH) or BR-6HS (NGK) 4. ENGINE OIL CHANGE Initial oil change : After 20 hours of operation Thereafter : Every 100 hours of operation 1. When changing oil, stop the engine and loosen the drain plug.
6. CLEANING AIR CLEANER A dirty air cleaner element will cause starting difficulty, power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorten engine life extremely. Always keep the air cleaner element clean. ! WARNING ▲ Flame Prohibited 1. Urethane Foam Element Type Remove the element and wash it in a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Then rinse the element thoroughly in clean water. Allow the element to dry thoroughly.
8. CHECKING BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS • Retighten loose bolts and nuts • Check for fuel and oil leaks • Replace damaged parts with new ones. 9. HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION • Please have an authorized Subaru Robin service dealer modify this engine if it is to be run continuously above 5000 feet (1500 meters). Failure to do so, may result in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions.
7. OIL SENSOR INSTRUCTIONS 1. FUNCTION OF OIL SENSOR The engine will stop automatically when the oil level falls below the safety limit. The engine cannot be started unless the level is raised above the prescribed limit. 2. RESTARTING 1. Fill the crankcase with oil up to the proper level. 2. As for restarting and operating the engine, refer to section “4. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE”. • Check the wire connector from the engine. It must be connected securely to the wire from oil sensor.
9. EASY TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN ENGINE WILL NOT START: Perform the following checks before you take the engine to your Subaru Robin dealer. If you still have trouble after completing the checks, take the engine to your nearest Subaru Robin dealer. 1. Is there a strong spark across the electrode? 1. Is the stop switch at the “ON” (I) position? 2. Remove and inspect the spark plug. If the electrode is fouled, clean or replace it with new one. 3. Remove the spark plug and connect it to the plug cap.
10. WIRING DIAGRAM Spark plug To LED Lamp Ignition coil Flywheel Oil sensor control unit Stop switch Black Oil sensor 11. SPECIFICATIONS Model SP170 Type SP210 Air-cooled, 4-cycle, single cylinder, overhead camshaft, gasoline engine Displacement 169 211 Maximum Torque ft•lb/rpm 8.34/2500 10.26/2500 Rated Output HP/rpm 5.7/4000 7.0/4000 Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise as viewed from P.T.O.
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