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OHV GAS ENGINE - HORIZONT AL MODEL 9 9856 - 13 HP MODEL 96154 - 1 1 HP ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT! Y our W arranty is voided if: Y ou do not put Engine oil in the Engine’s crankcase Never run the Engine ?[...]
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Page 2 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SPECIFICA TIONS Model 9 9856 Model 96154 Engine T ype 13 HP , 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine Electric Start w/Recoil Back-Up Powered w/mid-to-high octane unleaded gasoline [...]
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Page 3 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ?[...]
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Page 5 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. - [...]
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Page 6 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS Pri or to perfor ming servic e, ma inten ance, or cle aning proce dures , alw ays ma ke sur e ?[...]
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SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS T O MOUNT THE ENGINE IMPORT ANT : [...]
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Page 8 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. T O PROVIDE BA TTER Y POWER TO THE ST ARTER MOTOR ?[...]
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Page 9 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. REV 07g DIPSTICK (15 - P AGE 14) DRAIN PLUG (2 - P AGE 13) FUEL FILLER CAP (1 1 - P AGE 19) FUEL T ANK (8 - P AGE 19) FIGURE C OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the power equipment unit’ s transmission (if applicable) is in its “NEUTRAL” or “P ARK” position befo[...]
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SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. IGNITION SWITCH (8 - P AGE 27) FIGURE E T o start the Engine, using the battery ?[...]
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Page 1 1 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING W ARNING! Never perform any services or maintenance on the Engine while ?[...]
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Page 12 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution ?[...]
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Page 13 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - CRANKCASE Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 W asher 2 8 W asher 2 2 Drain Plug 2 9 Split Pin 1 3 1 Regulating Sway Bar 1 4 Seal 1 1 1 1 5[...]
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Page 14 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - CRANKCASE COVER IMPORT ANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to specify the following: The MODEL NUMBER (either 9 9856 or 96154) of the Engine for which you are ordering. The P ART NUMBER listed to the left of the part descrip[...]
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Page 15 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 Bolt 1 1 1 1 2 W asher 1 12 2 3 Rubber Seal 1 13 [...]
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Page 16 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - CRANKSHAFT , PIST ON, CONNECTING ROD Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 1 12 2 2 1 13 Balancing [...]
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SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - CAMSHAFT , V AL VE ROCKER Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 2 Exhaust V alve 1 2 Sleeve 2 1 1 1 3 V alve Rocker 2 12 Spring Retainer , Exhaust V alve[...]
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Page 18 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - CARBURET OR Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 1 16 1 2 1 1 3 ?[...]
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Page 19 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - FUEL T ANK Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 Pipe 1 2 2 Outlet Pipe 1 8 Fuel T ank 1 3 2 9 1 4 1 Packing Ri[...]
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SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - AIR CLEANER Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 Wing Nut 2 Sleeve B 1 2 1 8 1 3 Filter Element 1 9 W asher 1 4 ?[...]
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Page 21 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - MUFFLER Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 5 5 1 2 Exhaust Pipe Gasket 1 6 4 3 Exhaust Pipe 1 1[...]
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Page 22 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - RECOIL ST ARTER Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 Engine Switch 1 1 1 Ratchet Spring 2 2 Wire Grommet 1 12 Ratchet 2 3 1 13 Friction Spring 1 4 1 14 Set Screw 1 5 ?[...]
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Page 23 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - REGULA TING CONTROL SYSTEM IMPORT ANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to specify the following: The MODEL NUMBER (either 9 9856 or 96154) of the Engine for which you are ordering. The P ART NUMBER listed to the left of the p[...]
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Page 24 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - FL YWHEEL Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 1 3 Flywheel Fan 1 2 Starting Flange 1 4 Flywheel 1 IMPORT ANT When ordering parts from the above Parts List, make sure to specify the following: The[...]
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Page 25 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - IGNITION COIL Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 2 6 1 2 1 1 3 ?[...]
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Page 26 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 Relay , Start-Up 1 13 1 2 1 14 1 3 1 15 [...]
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SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P ARTS LIST/DIAGRAM - ST ARTER & CONTROL BOX Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty 1 1 1 1 1 2 Gasket 1 12 1 3 [...]
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Page 28 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM W ARRANTY California and United States Emission Control Defects W arranty Statement [...]
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Page 29 SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y - [...]
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SKU 9 9856 -96154 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. LIMITED 90 DA Y W ARRANTY ?[...]