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280cc Engine
SAFETY
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Table of Contents
Specifications ............................................. 2
Safety ......................................................... 3
Setup .......................................................... 7
Operation .................................................... 8
Maintenance .............................................. 11
Troubleshooting......................................... 14
Warranty Information ................................. 16
Parts List and Diagram.............................. 18
Specifications
Displacement
280cc
Engine Type
Horizontal Single Cylinder 4 Stroke OHV
Cooling System
Forced air cooled
Fuel
Type
87+ octane unleaded gasoline
Capacity
1 Gallon
Engine Oil
Type SAE
10W-30 above 32° F
5W30 at 32° F or below
Capacity
1.16 Quart
Run Time @ 50% Load
with full tank
3 hours
Sound Level
106 dB
Bore x Stroke
78 mm x 58 mm
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Rotation
viewed from PTO
(ppower takeoff - the output shaft)
Counterclockwise
Shaft
Shaft
1″ x 3.5″
Keyway
1/4″ (6.3 mm)
End Tapped
7/16 - 20
Spark Plug
Type
F6TC (Torch)
Gap
0.7 - 0.8 mm
Valve Clearance
Intake
0.10 - 0.15 mm
Exhaust
0.15 - 0.20 mm
Speed
Idle
1,800 ± 50 RPM