ALL POWER AMERICA GE208, Owner'S Manual

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Remote Control Linkage (Optional)
The throttle and choke control levers can
be modified for optional cable attachment.
The following illustrations show installation
examples for a solid wire cable and for a
flexible, braided wire cable.
If using a flexible, braided wire cable, add a
return spring as shown.
It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever
friction nut when operating the throttle with a
remote mounted control.
Carburetor Modification For High Altitude
Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-
fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will
decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
A very rich mixture will also foul the spark
plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an
altitude that differs from that, at which this
engine was certified, for extended periods of
time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by
specific modifications to the carburetor. If
you always operate your engine at altitudes
above 5,000 feet (1500 meters), have a
qualified mechanic perform this carburetor
modification. This engine, when operated at
high altitude with the carburetor modifications
for high altitude use, will meet each emission
standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine
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 may cause the engine to
overheat and result in serious engine
damage. For use at low altitudes, have a
qualified mechanic return the carburetor to
original factory specifications.
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems on your engine
were designed, built, and certified to conform
to EPA emission regulations and California
Emission regulations on applicable units. We
recommend the use of original replacement
parts whenever you have maintenance done.
These original-design replacement parts are
manufactured to the same standards as the
original parts, so you can be confident of their
performance, the use of replacement parts
that are not of the original design and quality
may impair the effectiveness of your emission
control system.
A manufacturer of an aftermarket part
assumes the responsibility that the part will
not adversely affect emission performance.
The manufacturer or rebuilder of the part must
certify that use of the part will not result in a
failure of the engine to comply with emission
regulations.
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