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3 Year Limited Engine Warranty (Special Term for Welder Application) (Effective with engines purchased from Robin America, Wood 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 in material and workmanship for a period listed below from the date of sale to the original retail purchaser.
Safety Precautions Before operating the engine, read this manual and become familiar with it and the equipment. Safe and effi 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 personnel, or the equipment.
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moving parts, etc. • Used engine oils have been identifi 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. •...
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.
Description FEATURES • Overhead valve arrangement enables high power, and low fuel and oil consumption • V-Twin, four stroke design • Air-cooled and gasoline fueled • The light weight and compact design makes it easy to install and utilize for many applications. •...
Installation LOCATING 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 of the following: •...
Installation 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.
Installation BATTERY CABLES CABLE AWG (BS) CABLE DIA. LENGTH Less than 1.5 m 1.5mm (4.5ft) (1/16in) 1.5-3.0m 1.9mm (4.5-9.8ft) (5/64in) 3.0-5.0m 2.4mm (9.8-16.4ft) (1/10in) STARTER SWITCH A customer supplied starter switch or key switch is recom- mended for the starter motor. See table below for switch cable recommendations.
Wiring Diagram ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM (6 PIN) Engine Specifi cation Numbers: EH650DC2405 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 •...
Operation EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY! ! WARNING 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 Temples •...
3. After the engine starts, slowly push the choke to the full- open position. Pull it back, if necessary, to keep the engine running smoothly until the engine is at operating temperature In colder weather, the engine will take longer to begin running smoothly with the choke open.
EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY! ! WARNING 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.
Periodic Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY NON-ROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENTS OR INDIVIDUALS. Periodic maintenance is essential for top engine performance. See the Table below as a guide for normal periodic maintenance. Under hot or dusty operating conditions some maintenance operations should be performed more frequently, as indicated by footnotes in the table.
Crankcase pressure can blow hot engine oil out ! WARNING 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.
10 DO NOT FILL TO A LEVEL ABOVE THE FULL MARK ON THE DIPSTICK. Drain the excess oil if too much has been added. Too much oil can cause high oil consumption, high ! CAUTION operating temperatures and oil foaming. Too little oil can cause severe engine damage.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT Refer to the Specifi cations for spark plug type and gap specifi cations. Check and clean spark plugs every 200 hours. Replace plugs every 500 hours. To prevent cross threading the spark plug, always thread it in by hand until it seats.
Speed Control Adjustments Engine speed adjustment must be attempted only by a qualifi ed me- chanic and the adjustments must be made using an accurate tachom- eter. It is recommended that low-idle speed be adjusted between 2150 to 2250 RPM and high idle speed 3700 to 3800 RPM. Check in your welder manufacture’s manual for exact speed settings.
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Engine Overheats Air fl ow is obstructed at inlet or cylinder baffl e. Clean out debris in baffl e. Improper engine oil. Replace oil. Lean air/fuel mixture. Check for plugged passages in carburetor. Excessive back pressure on exhaust. Check muffl er and spark arrester.
Emissions Control System Warranty Statement CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (herein “FUJI”) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE).
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 performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner.
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High Altitude Engine Operation • Please have an authorized Robin America service dealer modify this engine if it is to be run continuously above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). Failure to do so, may result in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions. •...
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How to Select a Robin Service Dealer Robin Distribution Method Robin engines and equipment are distributed in North America through a network of independent wholesale distributors. Each authorized Robin wholesale distributor is responsible for stocking Robin products and service parts at each of their distribution ware- houses.
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