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Engine for 

Item 69784

Maintenance

WARNING

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING: 

Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect 

the spark plug cap before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: 

Do not use damaged equipment.  If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess 

smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Follow all service instructions in this manual.  The engine may fail critically if not serviced properly.

Many maintenance procedures, including any not detailed in this manual, will need to be 

performed by a qualified technician for safety.  If you have any doubts about your ability to safely 

service the equipment or engine, have a qualified technician service the equipment instead.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Schedule

Note:

 This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide.  If performance decreases or if 

equipment operates unusually, check systems immediately.  The maintenance needs of each piece of equipment 

will differ depending on factors such as duty cycle, temperature, air quality, fuel quality, and other factors.

Note:

 The following procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance 

explained as part of the regular operation of the engine and equipment.

Procedure

Before 

Each Use

Monthly or 

every 20 

hr. of use

Every 3 mo. or 

50 hr. of use

Every 6 mo. or 

100 hr. of use 

Yearly or  

every 300 

hr. of use

Every 

2 Years

Brush off outside of engine
Check engine oil level
Check air cleaner
Check deposit cup
Change engine oil
Clean/replace air cleaner

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Check and clean spark plug
1.  Check/adjust idle speed
2.  Check/adjust valve clearance
3.  Clean fuel tank, strainer 

and carburetor

4.  Clean carbon build-up from 

combustion chamber

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Replace fuel line if necessary

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*

Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.

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These items should be serviced by a qualified technician.

SAFETY

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

SETUP

Summary of Contents for Predator 69784

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ooled 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 hr Sound Level at 22 fee...

Page 3: ...afety goggles with side shields Read the manual before set up and or use WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss Wear hearing protection Symbol Property or Statement WARNING marking concerning...

Page 4: ...ransport vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling slipping and tilting 9 Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements 10 Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is running Turn off the...

Page 5: ...ervice Precautions 1 Before service maintenance or cleaning a Turn the engine switch to its OFF position b Allow the engine to completely cool c Then remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug 2 Ke...

Page 6: ...vironmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board also known as CARB For warranty information refer to the last pages of this manual WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THIS ENGINE ON A VEHIC...

Page 7: ...20 0882 Engine for Item 69784 Engine Controls Starter Handle Oil Drain Plug Air Filter Fuel Valve Choke Fuel Cap Throttle Engine Switch Muffler Dipstick Starter Serial Number Location Write on front c...

Page 8: ...fuel valve 3 Place a bowl under the fuel cup to catch any spilled fuel CAUTION Carburetor bowl may have gas in it which will leak upon removing the bolt 4 Unthread the bolt holding the fuel cup 5 Rem...

Page 9: ...de chart on page 15 in the Service section shows other viscosities to use in different average temperatures 6 Thread the dipstick back in clockwise NOTICE Do not run the engine with too little oil The...

Page 10: ...ctions the same as the Throttle Use the Speed Control Lever in place of the Throttle when the tool is so equipped 4 Turn the Engine Switch on 5 Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull i...

Page 11: ...engine operation b The operational break in period will last about 3 hours of use During this period Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed c The mai...

Page 12: ...position 2 Open the Fuel Valve 3 Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1 3 away from the SLOW position the turtle Note Some tools have a Speed Control Lever located elsewhere on the tool which...

Page 13: ...d engine operation b The operational break in period will last about 3 hours of use During this period Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed c The m...

Page 14: ...Lubrication Schedule Note This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually check systems immediately The maintenance needs o...

Page 15: ...ent FIRE do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air Engine Oil Change CAUTION Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns Wait for engine to cool before changing oil 1 M...

Page 16: ...om around spark plug 2 Using a spark plug wrench remove the spark plug 3 Inspect the spark plug If the electrode is oily clean it using a clean dry rag If the electrode has deposits on it polish it us...

Page 17: ...l valve After all fuel has drained reinstall the drain bolt and sediment cup if equipped Tighten securely 3 LUBRICATION a Change engine oil b Clean out area around spark plug Remove spark plug and pou...

Page 18: ...veral times to air out the chamber Reinstall spark plug and set Choke to CHOKE position 9 Replace Fuel Filter IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Spark plug cap not connected securely 2 Spark plug electrode wet...

Page 19: ...ore than 10 ethanol E15 E20 E85 etc 3 Test replace fuel tank cap 4 Have qualified technician service magneto 5 Secure spark plug cap Engine stops when under heavy load 1 Dirty air filter 2 Engine runn...

Page 20: ...Valve 2 60 Nut Valve Adjusting 2 61 Nut Valve Lock 2 62 Spring Valve 2 63 Retainer Valve Spring 1 64 Starter Asm Recoil 1 Part Description Qty 65 Bolt 4 66 Shroud 1 67 Shroud Cylinder Body 1 68 Bolt...

Page 21: ...7 92 91 94 94 93 90 91 89 95 96 98 99 115 112 114 116 117 118 119 39 40 15 25 8 3 19 20 25 25 25 26 29 32 30 33 31 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 36 37 38 42 44 45 47 48 50 49 52 53 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 5...

Page 22: ...PRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACT...

Page 23: ...2015 Small Off Road Engine herein engine In California the engine must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Elsewhere within the United States new off road...

Page 24: ...Failure to follow recommendations on fuel use contained in the Owner s Manual d Improper or inadequate maintenance of any warranted parts e Repairs performed outside of the authorized warranty servic...

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