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OHV GAS ENGINE - HORIZONTAL
MOdEL 99856 - 13 HP
MOdEL 96154 - 11 HP
ASSEMbLy ANd OPERATION INSTRuc TIONS
IMPORTANT!
your Warranty is
voided if:
You do not put
Engine oil in the
Engine’s crankcase
prior to its first use.
Never run the Engine
with low or no oil.
Running the Engine
with low or no oil will
permanently damage
the Engine.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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SPEc If Ic ATIONS Model 99856 Model 96154 13 HP, 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine 11 HP, 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine Air Cooled, Horizontal Shaft Air Cooled, Horizontal Shaft Electric Start w/Recoil Back-Up Electric Start w/Recoil Back-Up Engine Type Powered w/mid-to-high octane Powered w/mid-to-high octane unleaded gasoline unleaded gasoline Model: 188FD, Family: 6CLGS.38988F Model: 182FD, Family: 6CLGS.38988F Battery Type: 12 VDC (not included) Battery Type: 12 VDC (not included) Displacement 389CC 337cc
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GENERAL SAf ETy RuLES WARNING! REAd ANd uNdERSTANd ALL INSTRuc TIONS f ailure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRuc TIONS WORk A REA 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite acci- dents. 2. Do not operate the Engine in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline engines create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep by
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2. Do not use the Engine if the Engine’s Ignition Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Ignition Switch is dangerous and must be replaced. 3. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire from the Engine before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Always disconnect the Spark Plug Wire before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedur
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5. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electro- magnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the Engine’s magneto or recoil starter. 6. Never leave the Engine unattended when it is running. Turn off the Engine before leaving the work area. 7. Always use the Engine on a flat, level, dry ground surface. 8. Make sure to keep hands and fingers away from all movin
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MEc HANIc AL PREc AuTIONS 1. Prior to performing service, maintenance, or cleaning procedures, always make sure the Engine’s Ignition Switch is in its “OFF” position. Allow the Engine to completely cool. Then, remove the Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug. 2. Do not alter or adjust any part of the Engine that is assembled and supplied by the manufacturer or distributor. 3. Always follow and complete scheduled Engine maintenance. c HEMIc AL PREc AuTIONS 1. Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil,
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ASSEMbLy INSTRuc TIONS TO MOuNT THE ENGINE 1. IMPORTANT: If you have any doubts about your ability to perform the following assembly procedures, you should have a qualified service technician perform the assembly for you. Mounting Mounting Holes Holes f igure A 2. Located near the Crankshaft (16 - page 16) are different-sized mounting holes with which to mount the Engine to your power equipment unit. (See f igure A.) 3. Set the Engine side-by-side to the power equipment unit, and align the
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TO PROVIdE bATTERy POWER TO THE STARTER MOTOR 1. The Engine’s Starter Motor (4 - page 26) unit can be powered by a typical 12 VDC battery (not included). f IGuRE b STARTER MOTOR (4 - PAGE 26) bLAck WIRE REd STARTER WIRE f ROM THIS bOLT TO TO NEGATIVE (-) POSITIVE (+) bATTERy POST bATTERy POST 2. To provide battery power to the Starter Motor (4 - page 26), connect the bLAck (negative -) wire from the negative (-) post on the battery to the Bolt designated on the base of the engine. Then conn
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fu EL f ILLER c AP (11 - PAGE 19) fu EL TANk (8 - PAGE 19) f IGuRE c dIPSTIck (15 - PAGE 14) dRAIN PLuG (2 - PAGE 13) OPERATING INSTRuc TIONS 1. Make sure the power equipment unit’s transmission (if applicable) is in its “NEuTRAL” or “PARk ” position before attempting to start the Engine. THROTTLE (7 - PAGE 23) c HOk E f IGuRE d fu EL LEVER 2. To start the Engine, turn the Fuel Lever to its “OPEN” position. Turn the Choke to its “START” position. Then turn the Throttle to the RIGHT to its “S
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f IGuRE E IGNITION SWITc H (8 - PAGE 27) 3. To start the Engine, using the battery for cranking power, insert the Ignition Key (19 - page 27) and turn the Engine Ignition (8 - page 27) to its “START” position. If necessary, repeat this procedure until the Engine starts. NOTE: To prolong Starter Motor (4 - page 26) life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute before attempting restart. (See f igure E.) 4. To start the Engine manually, using the Starter Recoil H
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INSPEc TION, MAINTENANc E, ANd c LEANING 1. WARNING! Never perform any services or maintenance on the Engine while it is running. Before performing any inspection, maintenance, and cleaning, turn off the Engine and disconnect the Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug to prevent accidental starting. Then, allow the Engine to completely cool. 2. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Engine. Check for loose bolts and nuts, misalignment, binding of moving parts, loose or broken
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TROub LESHOOTING Problem Possible c ause Possible Solution Engine will not start. 1. Low on fuel or oil. 1. Add fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch is in “OFF” 2. Turn ignition switch to “ON” position. position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 3. Clean or replace spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 4. Properly adjust choke. 5. Fuel lever in “CLOSED” 5. Turn fuel lever to “OPEN” position. position. 6. Engine under load during start- 6. Remove load from Engine. up. 7. Spark plug wire loose. 7. Attach wir
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - c RANkc ASE Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Washer 8 Washer Drain Plug 9 Split Pin 1 3 Oil Seal, Crankshaft 1 10 Regulating Sway Bar 1 4 Seal 1 11 Nut (M10) 1 5 Diode 1 1 O-Ring 1 6 Crankcase 1 13 Bolt (M6x14) 7 Oil Seal, Regulating Sway Bar 1 14 Oil Sensor 1 IMPORTANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to specify the following: a. The MOdEL NuMbER (either 99856 or 96154) of the Engine for which you are ordering. b.
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - c RANkc ASE c OVER Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Oil Plug with Seal 1 11 Washer Oil Plug 1 1 Sliding Sleeve 1 3 Seal 1 13 Gasket, Crankcase 1 4 Crankcase Cover 1 14 Set Pin (8x12) 5 Washer, Drive Gear 1 15 Dipstick 1 6 Drive Gear, Regulator 1 16 Dipstick with Seal 1 7 Pin 17 Bearing (6206) 1 8 Regulating Shaft 1 18 Oil Seal, Crankshaft 1 9 Flying Block 19 Bolt (M8x40) 7 10 Snap Ring 1 20 Drive Gear, Regulator 1 IMPORTANT When ordering
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - cy LINdER HEAd/cy LINdER HEAd c OVER Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Bolt 1 11 Lead Wind Cover 1 Washer 1 1 Stud (M6x8x134.5) 3 Rubber Seal 1 13 Gasket, Cylinder Head 1 4 Bolt 1 14 Set Pin 5 Cylinder Head Cover Assy. 1 15 Cylinder Head Assy. 1 6 Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover 1 16 Spark Plug (F7RTCU) 1 7 Bolt 4 17 Stud (M8x48.5) 8 Circlip 1 18 Air Duct 1 9 Exhaust Valve Guide 1 19 Seal 1 10 Intake Valve Guide 1 20 Bolt (M6x12) 1 IMPORTANT Whe
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - c RANk SHAf T, PISTON, c ONNEc TING ROd Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Piston Ring (I) 1 1 Bearing (6202) Piston Ring (II) 1 13 Balancing Shaft 1 3 Side Rail 14 Bearing (6207) 1 4 Expander 1 15 Woodruff Key 1 5 Scraper Ring Set 1 16 Crankshaft 1 6 Piston Pin Circlip 17 Drive Gear 1 7 Piston 1 18 Timing Gear 1 8 Piston Pin 1 19 Piston Ring Set Kit 1 9 Shank 1 20 Connecting Rod Assy. 1 10 Bearing Cap 1 1 Crankshaft Assy. 1 11 Bolt IMPORTANT
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - c AMSHAf T, VALVE ROck ER Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Lock Nut 10 Exhaust Valve 1 Sleeve 11 Intake Valve 1 3 Valve Rocker 1 Spring Retainer, Exhaust Valve 1 4 Adjusting Bolt for Valve Gap 13 Valve Spring 5 Pusher Guide 1 14 Spring Keeper 1 6 Push Rods 15 Spring Keeper 1 7 Valve Tappets 16 Seal 1 8 Extension Spring 1 17 Valve Rocker Assy. 9 Camshaft Assy. 1 IMPORTANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - c ARbu RETOR Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Inlet Gasket 1 16 Choke Stem 1 Connecting Block 1 17 Airproof Washer 1 3 Carburetor Gasket 1 18 Throttle Lever 1 4 Idle Adjustment Screw 1 19 Washer 1 5 Mixture Chamber Body 1 20 Screw (M4) 6 Main Nozzle 1 1 Cover 1 7 Main Jet 1 Choke Switch 1 8 Float 1 3 Throttle Unit 1 9 Float Chamber Gasket 1 4 Spring, Mixture Adjustment Screw 1 10 Float Chamber 1 5 Mixture Adjustment Screw 1 11 Washer 6 Choke U
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - fu EL TANk Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Pipe 1 7 Nut (M8) Outlet Pipe 1 8 Fuel Tank 1 3 Pipe Clamp 9 Filter Cup 1 4 Connector 1 10 Packing Ring 1 5 Bolt (M8x25) 11 Fuel Filler Cap 1 6 Packing Ring 1 1 Fuel Filler Cap w/Packing Ring 1 IMPORTANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to specify the following: a. The MOdEL NuMbER (either 99856 or 96154) of the Engine for which you are ordering. b. The PART NuMbER listed t
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PARTS LIST/dIAGRAM - AIR c LEANER Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Wing Nut 7 Sleeve B 1 Air Cleaner Cover 1 8 Bolt (M6x22) 1 3 Filter Element 1 9 Washer 1 4 Air Cleaner Base 1 10 Nut (M6) 5 Sleeve A 1 11 Air Cleaner Assy. 1 6 Air Cleaner Housing 1 IMPORTANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to specify the following: a. The MOdEL NuMbER (either 99856 or 96154) of the Engine for which you are ordering. b. The PART NuMbER listed to the left of
