Subaru Robin Power Products EH65 manual

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3 Y ear Limited Engine W arranty (Special T erm for W elder Application) (Effective with engines purchased from Robin America, W ood Dale, IL, after November 15, 1993) Robin America, Inc., a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (herein “Robin”), warrants that each new engine sold by it will be free, under normal use and service, from defects[...]

5 6 Safety Precautions Before operating the engine, read this manual and become familiar with it and the equipment. Safe and ef fi cient operation can be achieved only if the equipment is properly operated and maintained. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator , service pe[...]

moving parts, etc. • Used engine oils have been identi fi ed by some state and federal agencies as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity . When checking or changing engine oil, take care not to ingest, breathe the fumes, or contact used oil. • Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically fatigued, or after consuming any alcohol [...]

9 10 Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the horizontal- shaft Robin Subaru EH65 engines for welder applications (OHV220 Performer Series). Each operator of the power equipment should study this engine manual carefully and observe all of its instructions and precautions. Proper use and periodic mainten[...]

Description FEA TURES • Overhead valve arrangement enables high power , and low fuel and oil consumption • V -T win, four stroke design • Air-cooled and gasoline fueled • The light weight and compact design makes it easy to install and utilize for many applications. • A steel crankshaft and high-load bearing offer durability • Pressure [...]

13 14 Installation LOCA TING Locate the engine at least 1 meter (3.0 ft) away from buildings or other structures. Provide proper exhaust routing. Refer to EXHAUST SYS- TEM below . Do not use the engine near fl ammables or other hazard- ous materials such as trash, rags, lubricants, or explosives. When determining the mounting location, make sure o[...]

ENGINE OIL Recommendations Use premium quality motor oil, Class SJ or SL. Look for the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) or API viscosity grade. Referring to the table below , choose the viscosity grade appropriate for the ambient temperatures expected during the period of time until the next sched- uled oil change. Single-grade SAE 30 oil is p[...]

17 18 BA TTER Y CABLES Installation ST ARTER SWITCH A customer supplied starter switch or key switch is recom- mended for the starter motor . See table below for switch cable recommendations. WIRE GAUGE CABLE LENGTH CABLE DIA. A WG (BS) BWG SAE JIS Less than 1.5 m (4.5ft) 1.5mm (1/16in) 14 16 A V1.25 1.5-3.0m (4.5-9.8ft) 1.9mm (5/64in) 12 14 A V2 3[...]

19 20 ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM (6 PIN) Engine Speci fi cation Numbers: EH650DC2405 EH650DC2415 Wiring Diagram POWER TRANSMISSION Belt Drive If using a belt drive application, consider the following notes: • V -belts are preferable to fl at belts • The engine drive shaft must be parallel to the machine drive shaft • The engine drive pulley must[...]

22 21 Operation EXHAUST GAS IS DEADL Y! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color- less gas. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause uncon- sciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: • Dizziness • Throbbing in T emples • Nausea • Muscular T witching • Headache • V omiting • Weakness and [...]

23 24 In colder weather , the engine will take longer to begin running smoothly with the choke open. Do not operate the equipment until the choke is fully open. STOPPING T o stop the engine turn the switch to the STOP position. ENGINE BREAK-IN For top engine performance, new or rebuilt engines require a break- in period to obtain the ideal fi ttin[...]

25 26 ! W ARNING EXHAUST GAS IS DEADL Y! Never operate engine-powered equipment indoors without a proper exhaust system, ample fresh air ventilation and an operable carbon monoxide detector . 2. Use fresh gasoline and fi ll the fuel tank after each day’ s use to reduce problems with moisture condensation if this is a gasoline engine. 3. Keep the[...]

27 28 Periodic Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT , OR REP AIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MA Y BE PERFORMED BY NON-ROAD ENGINE REP AIR EST ABLISHMENTS OR INDIVIDUALS. Periodic maintenance is essential for top engine performance. See the T able below as a guide for normal periodic maintenance. Under hot or dusty operating conditio[...]

Crankcase pressure can blow hot engine oil out the fi ll tube causing severe burns. Always stop the engine before removing the oil fi ll cap. If the engine is equipped with the long oil fi ll tube, turn the oil fi ll cap counterclockwise and lift it up. Wipe the dip stick clean, push it back into the oil fi ll tube until the cap seats. Withdra[...]

31 32 10 DO NOT FILL TO A LEVEL ABOVE THE FULL MARK ON THE DIPSTICK. Drain the excess oil if too much has been added. T oo much oil can cause high oil consumption, high operating temperatures and oil foaming. T oo little oil can cause severe engine damage. Keep the oil level between the Full and Add marks on the dipstick. 1 1 Reconnect the spark pl[...]

33 34 ! W ARNING ! W ARNING SP ARK PLUG MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT Refer to the Speci fi cations for spark plug type and gap speci fi cations. Check and clean spark plugs every 200 hours. Replace plugs every 500 hours. T o prevent cross threading the spark plug, always thread it in by hand until it seats. If the spark plug is being reused, turn [...]

T roubleshooting The table below provides basic troubleshooting guidance. If you fail to resolve the problem after taking the corrective actions suggested, contact the equipment manufacturer or a Robin Subaru dealer . Many troubleshooting procedures present hazards that can result in severe personal injury . Only quali fi ed service personnel with[...]

37 38 Robin America has established the Robin Subaru Ful fi llment Center to take and ship orders to anyone wanting Robin Subaru reference material. This allows for the prompt ful fi llment of Robin Subaru part and service manuals, counter catalogs, price books and other support material to dealers and end users at the lowest possible price. Robi[...]

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(herein ROBIN AMERICA) as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the Robin America Inc. Customer Service Department at 1-630-350-8200. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE - California Only [...]

43 44 the part will be repaired or replaced by FUJI according to subsection (4) below . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the fi rst scheduled replacement point for the part. (4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be perfor[...]

How to remove the spark arrestor 1. Remove the fl ange bolts from the muf fl er cover and remove the muf fl er cover . 2. Remove the special screw from the spark arrestor and remove the spark arrestor from the muf fl er . Clean the spark arrestor screen Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrestor screen. Be careful to avoid da[...]

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