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Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Vertical Engine
Set Up
Model 68123: The emission control system for this
engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty
information, refer to the last pages of this manual.
Models 68122: The emission control system for this
Generator’s Engine is warranted for standards set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by the California
Air Resources Board (also known as CARB). For warranty
information, refer to the last pages of this manual.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section at the beginning
of this manual including all text
under subheadings therein before
set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start res around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local re agencies for laws
or regulations relating to re prevention requirements.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor (if so
equipped), and any other parts that control the fuel-air
ratiowillneedtobeadjustedbyaqualiedmechanicto
allowefcienthigh-altitudeuseandtopreventdamageto
the engine and any other devices used with this product.
1. IMPORTANT: If you have any doubts about your
ability to perform the following procedures, have a
qualiedservicetechnicianperformtheinstallation.
2. Install this engine on a lawn mower only.
3. Set the Engine upright on the mower, and align at
least three 3/8” diameter coarse threaded engine
mounting holes with mower mounting holes.
NOTE: Depending on the mower, it may be necessary
to drill mounting holes or make a mounting plate
to align with the engine mounting holes. Only a
qualiedtechnicianshouldattemptthesesolutions.
4. Use 3/8” diameter, coarse threaded, hardened,
stainless steel Bolts, Lock Washers, and Washers (not
included) of appropriate length to secure the Engine to
the mower.
Make sure the hardware does not
contact moving parts.
5. Insert the mower’s brake cable sheath through the
hole in the Brake bracket. Secure the mower brake
cable to the brake arm. Adjust the brake cable sheath
to remove all slack and secure it in place using the
adjusting nuts on the cable sheath, as shown in the
illustration below.
THE ENGINE BRAKE IS FOR EMERGENCY
SHUTOFF; DO NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE SPRING
WITH A WEAKER SPRING. If operating the engine
brake is too difcult, a qualied technician must
install a different brake handle on the mower.
Note: The brake cable on some mowers may
need to be adjusted in a different manner. Install
according to mower manufacturer’s instructions.
6.
Brake
Arm
Choke
Brake
Cable
Brake
Cable
Bracket
Choke
Cable
Bracket
and
Bolt
Attach the end of the mower’s Choke Cable
to the Choke. Use the Bracket and Bolt to
secure its sheath in place as shown above.
7. This engine is set to a single speed
that should not be adjusted.
8. Refer to the mower’s service manual for instructions
on how to properly attach a belt drive pulley, chain
drive gear, etc. onto the output shaft of the Engine.