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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Safety is an obligation of the owner. Regular maintenance is very important to ensure the best performance

and longevity of the your engine. Please see the Table below for recommended maintenance.

• Fuel tube should be check or

replace every 2 years.

• Combustion chamber should be

cleaned by your servicing dealer

every 500 hours.

Always Make Sure The Engine

Power Switch Is In Its Off Position.

Disconnect The Spark Plug Wire

From The Engine. Allow Sufficient

Time For The Engine To Completely

Cool Before Performing Any

Inspections, Maintenance, Or

Cleaning.

WARNING

Item

Routine

First

5 Hours

Every

Annually

8 Hours

or each use

25 Hours

or annually

50 Hours

or annually

100 Hours

Engine Oil

Check Level

Change Oil

Air Filter
Pre-cleaner

Clean

Replace

Spark Arrester

Check

Spark Plug

Check/Adjust

Replace

After every 300 Hrs.

Finger Guard

Clean

Sediment Cup

Clean

Area Around Muffler and
Controls

Clean

Change Gear Reduction Oil
(if equipped)

Change

Valve Clearance

(IN 0.006” - EX 0.008”)

Check/Adjust

Idle Speed

Check/Adjust

Fuel Tank & Filter

Clean

MAINTENANCE |

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Summary of Contents for GE208

Page 1: ...Gasoline Engine MODEL NO GE208 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the machine or other property Congratulations on your purchase of an All Power GE208 Gasoline Engine Thank you for purchasing a All Power engine We want to help you to get the best results from your new engine and to operate...

Page 3: ... 11 Periodic Maintenance 12 Refueling 13 Fuel Recommendations 13 Oil Recommendations 14 Oil Level Check 15 Oil Change 14 15 Air Filter Inspection Service 15 Inspection 15 Cleaning 15 Sediment Cup Cleaning 16 Spark Plug 16 Idle Speed Adjustment 17 STORING THE ENGINE 17 Cleaning 17 Fuel 17 Adding a Fuel Stabilizer 18 Draining The Fuel Tank and Carburetor 18 Storage Precautions 18 19 Removal From Sto...

Page 4: ...m Transistorized Magneto Starting System Recoil Starter Spark Plug F7TC Carburetor Butterfly Lubrication System Splash Governor System Centrifugal Mass Type Air Filter Dual Element Cooling System Forced Air Oil Capacity 0 63 Qt 0 6 L SAE 10W 30 API SJ or SL Fuel Tank Capacity 0 95 Gal Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 90 or higher Evaporative Emissions Low permeation hose and purge jo...

Page 5: ... you hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry and long hair can be caught in moving parts Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Never smoke near gasoline and keep other flames and sparks away Always store gasoline in an approved container If any fuel is spilled make sure the area...

Page 6: ...NGINE www allpoweramerica com 6 COMPONENT CONTROL LOCATIONS OWNER S MANUAL FUEL TANK CAP STARTER GRIP SPARK PLUG OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK AIR FILTER CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE OIL FILL CAP RECOIL STARTER THROTTLE LEVEL MUFFLER FUEL TANK ...

Page 7: ...overs are in place and all nuts bolts and screws are tightened This engine was shipped without oil Before you start the engine make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual If you start the engine without oil it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty CAUTION Check the Engine 1 Check the engine oil level Running the engine with a low oil level can ...

Page 8: ...l valve opens and closes the passage between the fuel tank and the carburetor The fuel valve lever must be in the ON position for the engine to run 2 To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the CLOSED position To restart a warm engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture fo...

Page 9: ...engine 6 If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up Setting The Engine Speed Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed Moving the throttle lever in the direction shown makes the engine run faster or slower Some engine applications use a remote mounted throttle control rather than the engi...

Page 10: ...engine 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 WARNING To help you properly care for your engine the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance procedures using basic ...

Page 11: ...ate several potential hazards Carbon monoxide poisoning from Engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns From Hot Parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce th...

Page 12: ...sconnect The Spark Plug Wire From The Engine Allow Sufficient Time For The Engine To Completely Cool Before Performing Any Inspections Maintenance Or Cleaning WARNING Item Routine First 5 Hours Every Annually 8 Hours or each use 25 Hours or annually 50 Hours or annually 100 Hours Engine Oil Check Level Change Oil Air Filter Pre cleaner Clean Replace Spark Arrester Check Spark Plug Check Adjust Rep...

Page 13: ...lectric appliances power tools etc Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard it causes environmental damage Wipe up spills immediately NOTE Fuel can damage paint and plastic Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty Fuel Recommendations Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 90 or higher These engines are certified...

Page 14: ...4 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick NOTE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage The oil sensor will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls below safe limit However to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown always check the engine oil level before startup Oil Change Drain the used oil when the engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and compl...

Page 15: ...ngine without an air filter or with a damaged air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear This type of damage is not covered by the warranty Inspection 1 Remove the air filter cover and inspect the filter elements Clean or replace dirty filter elements Always replace damaged filter elements Cleaning 1 Remove the wing nut from the air filter cover 2 Carefully remove pla...

Page 16: ...ning let it cool before servicing the spark plugs For good performance the spark plugs must be properly gapped and free of deposits 1 Disconnect the spark plug caps and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area 2 Remove the spark plugs with a 13 16 spark plug wrench 3 Replace it if the electrodes are worn or if the insulator is cracked or chipped 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a...

Page 17: ...ater in the air filter cover will soak the air filter and water that passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder causing damage NOTE Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage Old gasoline will cause hard starting and it leaves gum d...

Page 18: ...uretor 1 Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel 2 Remove the carburetor drain bolt and sediment cup then move the fuel valve lever to the ON position Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep hear sparks and flames away Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spi...

Page 19: ...ained during storage preparation fill the tank with fresh gasoline If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time causing hard starting If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation the engine may smoke briefly at startup This is normal Transporting If the engine has been running allow it ...

Page 20: ...buretor 5 Turn fuel valve lever to ON 6 Dirty air filter 6 Check air filter clean or replace filter 7 Spark plug wet with fuel flooded engine 7 Remove and inspect spark plug Dry and reinstall spark plug Start engine with throttle lever in FAST position and choke open 8 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc 8 Take engine to qualified mechanic Replace or re...

Page 21: ...e horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot 300 meter increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made NOTE When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Operation at altitudes below 5 000 feet 1 500 meters with a modified carburetor m...

Page 22: ...GREGATING UNIT Parts List APA Part No Description Part No A APGG4000 A 01 JD CYLINDER HEAD COMP JF210 A 01 APG3012 A 02 JD EX VALVE GUIDE JF200 A 02 APG3012 A 03 JD IN VALVE GUIDE JF200 A 03 Cylinder head system assy TECHNICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION 24 Wiring Diagrams Oil sensor and Electric Starter Types Engine Types With Oil Sensor And Without Electric Starter NOTE Specifications may vary accordin...

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Page 24: ...24 ALL POWER GE208 GASOLINE ENGINE www allpoweramerica com 24 NOTES OWNER S MANUAL ...

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Page 26: ...of purchase in the spaces provided Have this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries A parts list for your engine can be found at www allpoweramerica com parts Machine Identification The machine serial number is stamped in the location as shown CONSUMER INFORMATION MODEL NO SERIAL NO DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE GE208 ...

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