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ENGLISH

FRANÇAISE

ESPAÑOL

10. SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

SX17

SX21

SX30

Type

Air-cooled, 4-cycle single cylinder, overhead camshaft, gasoline engine

Displacement

Cu.In (mL (cc))

10.3 (169)

12.9 (211)

17.5 (287)

   

 

 

Direction of Rotation

Counterclockwise, as Viewed from P.T.O. Shaft side

Lubricant

Automotive detergent oil (API/ SE or higher grade, SAE/ 5W-30 or 10W-30.)

Oil Capacity

Oz (L)

20.3 (0.6)

33.8 (1.0)

Fuel

Automotive Gasoline (Unleaded)

Fuel Tank Capacity Qts (L)

3.6 (3.4)

3.8 (3.6)

6.4 (6.1)

Spark Plug

E4RC (TORCH) or 

BR-4HS (NGK)

BR-4HS (NGK)

Starting System

Recoil starter / AC 120V Electric starter

Dry Weight

lb (kg)

34.2 (15.5)

44.1 (20)

68.3 (31)

Dimensions

(L x W x H)

in. (mm)

12.4

×

 16.7 

×

 15

 (316 

×

 424 

×

 380)

12.8

×

 17 

×

 15

 (324 

×

 433 

×

 380)

15.1

×

 19.1 

×

 17.8

 (384 

×

 484 

×

 453)

Valve Clearance

0.0047

+0.0012

0

 in. ( 0.12 

+0.03

0

 mm )

(Intake and Exhaust)

Note : Adjust the valve clearance while the engine is cold.

Emissions Durability Period

(California only)

250 hours

500 hours

Summary of Contents for Robin Engines SX17

Page 1: ...2ZZ9990155 SX series ...

Page 2: ... 20 0 0 10 20 30 40 C 20 30 40 10 20 40 60 80 100 F Synthetic 5W 30 10W 30 5W 30 10W 30 US Please refer to page 4 2 COMPONENTS FR Please refer to page 4 2 COMPONENTS ES Please refer to page 4 2 COMPONENTS ...

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Page 5: ...ndex level A lower Air Index level represents cleaner exhaust from an engine The period of time in hours that the Air Index level is measured is known as the durability period Depending on the size of the engine a selection of time periods can be used to measure the Air Index level see below Notice This hangtag must remain on this engine or piece of equipment and only be removed by the ultimate pu...

Page 6: ...required maintenance services The replacement parts used for required maintenance services Consequential damages such as loss of time inconvenience loss of use of the engine or equipment etc Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty eligible service being performed Any non authorized replacement part or malfunction of authorized parts due to use of non authorized parts OWNER ...

Page 7: ...gins on the date the engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The warranty period is two years b Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emissions related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your owner s manual is warranted for the warranty period stated above...

Page 8: ...ir or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emissions warranty parts list are covered EXHAUST EMISSIONS 1 Fuel Metering System A Carburetor and internal parts 2 Air Induction System A Air filter 3 Ignition System A Spark plugs B M...

Page 9: ...e without notice When ordering spare parts always give us the MODEL PRODUCTION NUMBER and SERIAL NUMBER of your engine Please fill in the following blanks after checking the production number on your engine Location of label is different depending on the engine specification NOTE Please refer to the illustrations on the back page of the front cover or back cover for Fig 1 to 8 indicated in the sen...

Page 10: ...l at least 2 minutes before refueling Do not overfill the fuel tank If fuel is spilt wipe it away carefully and wait until the fuel has dried before starting the engine After refueling make sure that the fuel cap is secured to prevent spillage WARNING FIRE PREVENTION Do not operate the engine while smoking or near an open flame Do not use around dry brush twigs cloth rags or other flammable materi...

Page 11: ...erate it in rainy conditions WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS Unplug power supply only engines equipped with 120V electric start CAUTION PRE OPERATION CHECKS Carefully check fuel hoses and joints for looseness and fuel leakage Leaked fuel creates a potentially dangerous situation Check bolts and nuts for looseness A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine trouble Check the engin...

Page 12: ...ERIAL NO STAMPING ELECTRIC STARTER ENGINE NAME LABEL SPEC No PUSH BUTTON ELECTRIC START POWER CORD BAFFLE Add oil Engine oil On Run Engine start Electric start Engine stop Fast Slow Fuel shut off Fuel system failure malfunction Fuel gasoline Choke Stay clear of the hot surface Stop the engine before refueling Check for leakage from hose and fittings Shutt off fuel valve when the engine is not in u...

Page 13: ...ch potential fire hazards Otherwise fire accident may occur NOTE THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON AUTOMOTIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE Fuel tank capacity Qts L SX17 3 6 3 4 SX21 3 8 3 6 SX30 6 4 6 1 Stop the engine and open the cap Close the fuel valve before filling the fuel tank Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter screen marked or the fuel may overflow when it heats up later and expands F...

Page 14: ...35 8 5 SS41P NA Bolt Select the proper bolt and tighten it to the specified tightening torque as mentioned below SX17 21 SX30 Thread dimensions 5 16 24UNF2B 7 16 20UNF2B Effective thread length in mm 0 63 to 0 87 16 to 22 0 71 to 1 06 18 to 27 Strength 8T or higher Tightening Torque ft lb N m kgf cm 14 8 16 2 20 22 204 224 36 9 44 3 50 60 510 612 No ROBIN genuine part is available Key Location Whe...

Page 15: ...e is low because the engine may stop See Fig 4 ELECTRIC START 1 Open the fuel valve See Fig 4 2 Insert the safety key See Fig 4 3 Move the choke lever to CHOKE position See Fig 4 4 Depress primer two times See Fig 4 CAUTION If the engine is already warm place choke control in the OFF position instead of CHOKE position Do not push the primer bulb 5 Move throttle to FAST position See Fig 4 6 Connect...

Page 16: ...n extremely dusty condition or in heavier loading condition the maintenance intervals must be shortened depending on the contamination of oil clogging of filter elements wear of parts and so on 3 INSPECTING THE SPARK PLUG See Fig 7 1 Remove three bolts from baffle to examine a spark plug and please remove baffle See Fig 7 SPARK PLUG BAFFLE BOLT 2 Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electro...

Page 17: ...m in the fuel system and carburetor parts Remove the fuel cup place it over a container and open the fuel valve to discharge fuel from the fuel tank Remove the drain screw of the carburetor float chamber and discharge fuel 2 ENGINE OIL Change the engine oil with fresh oil Remove the spark plug pour about 0 2 Oz 5 cc of engine oil into the cylinder slowly pull the starter handle of the recoil start...

Page 18: ...is faulty if there is no spark with a new spark plug WARNING Wipe out spilled fuel carefully before testing Place spark plug as far away from spark plug hole as possible Do not hold spark plug by hand while pulling recoil starter 2 Is there enough compression Pull the starter handle slowly and check if resistance is felt If little force is required to pull the starter handle check if the spark plu...

Page 19: ...pacity Oz L 20 3 0 6 33 8 1 0 Fuel Automotive Gasoline Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity Qts L 3 6 3 4 3 8 3 6 6 4 6 1 Spark Plug E4RC TORCH or BR 4HS NGK BR 4HS NGK Starting System Recoil starter AC 120V Electric starter Dry Weight lb kg 34 2 15 5 44 1 20 68 3 31 Dimensions L x W x H in mm 12 4 16 7 15 316 424 380 12 8 17 15 324 433 380 15 1 19 1 17 8 384 484 453 Valve Clearance 0 0047 0 0012 0 in 0 12...

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