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F SERIES DIESEL ENGINE

Operation Manual
MODEL: F210/F300/F400

Be sure to read this manual for safe and

proper operation.
Store this manual carefully after use.

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OPERATION MANUAL RAMNAY AIR-COOLED DIESEL ENGINE F series

Thank you for purchasing a Ramnay product.

This Operation Manual tells you how to operate and service your new Ramnay F engine.

Please read it before using the F engine to insure proper handling and operation. FoIIow
the instructions carefully to keep your engine in the best running condition. If you have any
questions concerning this manual, please contact your nearest Ramnay dealer.

This Operation Manual deals with the main points for operation of the F engine.

In order to insure safe working conditions, be sure to read the precautionary statements for
safe operation of the F engine.

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

WARNING:

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of Iife if instructions

are not followed.

CAUTION:

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not

folIowed.

Note:
Gives helpful information.

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about the engine, contact an
authorized Ramnay dealer.

WARNING:

The Ramnay F engine is designed to give safe and dependable service, provided that
it is operated according to instructions.

Read and understand the Operation Manual before operating the F engine. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

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TIPS ON SAFETY

WARNING:
A. PREVENTING FIRES
Never add fuel to the fuel tank while the engine is running.
Wipe away all fuel spills with a clean cloth. Keep gasoline, kerosene, matches and other
explosives and inflammables away from the engine, because the temperature around the
exhaust muffler is very high during operation.
• To prevent fire hazards and provide adequate ventilation, keep the engine at Ieast 3 ft (1
m) away from buildings and other equipment during operation.
• Operate the engine on a IeveI surface as much as possible.
The allowable inclination of the engine for continuous use is 20 degrees. There may be fuel
spillage and/or Iube oil pressure problems if the engine is tilted beyond that Iimit.
• Do not put the engine or the engine-mounted machinery indoors while the engine is still
hot.

B. PREVENTING EXHAUST GAS INHALATION

• Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
• Never use the engine in poorly-ventilated Iocations, such as indoors and inside tunnels.
If indoor operation Is unavoidable, provide proper ventilation so that people and cattle wiII
not be affected.

C. PREVENTING BURNS
• Never touch the muffler, muffler cover or engine body while the engine Is running or hot.

D. OTHER SAFETY TIPS

• Know how to stop the engine quickly and understand how to operate all of the controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without proper instruction.
• Always wear a helmet and safety shoes (non-skid soles) and proper clothes.
• Do not operate under the influence of alcohol.
• Keep children and pets away from the engine when it is in operation.
• Stay away from rotating parts while the engine is running.
• When the engine is coupled with a machine, be sure to provide suitable covers for the
belt, coupling and other dangerous parts.
• A spark arrester is provided as an optional part for this engine. It is illegal in some areas
to operate the engine without a spark arrester. Check Iocal Iaws and regulations before
operating the engine.
• Work according to the rules and regulations of the work area.
• Use the correct tools and equipment.

E. WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY

• Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing. In case of
contact, flush thorougly with water and get prompt medical attention, especially if your eyes
are affected.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which can be highiy explosive. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks near a battery, especially during charging.
• Charge the battery in a fully-ventilated Iocation.
• Be sure to confirm battery polarity.

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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

Engine manufactured by RAMNAY, are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship or

materials for 12 months from the date of delivery to the first purchaser or non more than
two (2) years from date of engine delivery to the original equipment manufacturer as
defined by RAMNAY invoicing, whichever occurs firsts, except as defined below.
Stationary applications, working at constant speed and/or slightly variable speeds, are
excluded from the above terms. Stationary/fixed speed applications will be warranted to be
free of material/workmanship defects for a maximum operational period of 1000 hours or 12
months from the date of first purchase, whichever occurs first. The two (2) year limitation
from date of RAMNAY invoice will remain intact as described above.
Within the above stated periods RAMNAY will replace and/or repair, at the option of
RAMNAY, any part or component that, upon examination by RAMNAY or an authorized
RAMNAY agent, is found to be defective in workmanship or materials. Any other
responsibility/obligation for different expenses, damages and direct/indirect losses deriving
from the engine use or from both the total or partial impossibility of use, is excluded.
The repair or replacement of any component will not extend or renew the warranty period.
Direct labor required to make repairs or to replace components found to be defective in
materials or workmanship will be completed at no cost to the end user. RAMNAY in not
responsible however for indirect costs of removing/installing the engine assembly. Further,
RAMNAY is not responsible for the costs of transportation of the machine or components
requiring repair or for service supplies such as lubricating oils and filters.
RAMNAY warranty obligations will be cancelled if:
- RAMNAY engines are applied to a given machine causing working engine parameters
outside RAMNAY application guidelines.
- RAMNAY engines are not serviced and maintained according to the “USE and
MAINTENANCE” booklet.
- Any seal affixed to the engine by RAMNAY has been tampered with or removed.
- Engines have been disassembled, repaired or altered by any party other than an
authorized RAMNAY agent.
- Spare parts used are not original RAMNAY.
- Fuel injection system/component failures caused by the use of unauthorized fuel types or
poor quality fuels are not covered under the RAMNAY warranty policy.
- Electrical system failures due to the modification of RAMNAY supplied harnesses,
modification of RAMNAY supplied control panels, OEM/end user supplied/installed relays,
controls, etc. are not covered under warranty.
Following expiration of the above stated warranty period(s) and limitations, RAMNAY will
have no further responsibility for warranty and will consider our obligation for warranty
complete.

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CONTENTS

Introduction and tips on safety 1

Warranty certificate 3

Contents 4

A. Specifications 5

B. Name of parts 6

C. Installation 7
C.1 Installation 7
C.2 Allowable overhang 7
C.3 Inclination angle 8
C.4 Electrical wiring 8

D. Handling your engine 9

E. Preparations for starting 9

E.1 Selection and handling of fuel oil 9
E.2 Handling your engine oil 10
E.3 Servicing your air cleaner 11
E.4 Oil bath air cleaner 12

F. How te start your engine 13

F.1 Recoil starting 13
F.2 EIectric starting 14

G. Operating your engine 16

G.1 Operating your engine 16
G.2 Checks during operation 16

H. Stopping your engine 17

I. Periodic checks and maintenance 17

I.1 How te change your engine oil 17
I.2 Cleaning the oiI filter 17
I.3 Changing the air cleaner element 18
I.4 Cleaning and replacing the fuel filter 18
I.5 Checking the injection nozzle, injection pump, etc. 18
I.6 Checking and replenishing battery fluid and charging the battery 19

L. Long-term storage 21

M. Unclear points or problems 22

N. Troubleshooting 22
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A. SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL F210 F300 F400

TYPE AIR COOLED DIESEL ENGINE-VERTICAL-4 STROKE

N° OF CYLINDER 1

BORE X STROKE mm 70X55(2,76X2,17) 78X62(3,07X2,44) 86X70(3,39X2,76)

DISPLACEMENT cc 211 296 406

ENGINE SPEED RPM 3000 3000 3000

MAXIMUN OUTPOWER (DIN 700020) KW / HP ____ ____ ____

INTERMITTENT OUTPOWER (DIN 6271B) KW / HP 3, 10 / 4, 21 4, 50 / 6, 11 6, 48 / 8, 81

CONTINUOUS OUTPOWER (DIN 6271A) KW / HP 2, 80 / 3, 81 4, 05 / 5, 51 5, 67 / 7, 71

ENGINE SPEED RPM 3600 3600 3600

MAXIMUN OUTPOWER (DIN 700020) KW / HP 3, 98 / 5, 41 5, 67 / 7, 71 8, 32 / 11, 31

INTERMITTENT OUTPOWER (DIN 6271B) KW / HP 3, 47 / 4, 71 4, 94 / 6, 71 7, 37 / 10, 01

CONTINUOUS OUTPOWER (DIN 6271A) KW / HP 3, 10 / 4, 21 4, 42 / 6, 01 6, 63 / 9, 01

REVOLUTION DIRECTION COUNTERCLOCKWISE (VIEWED FROM OUTPUT SHAFT)

COOLING SYSTEM FORCED AIR-COOLING

LUBRICATING SYSTEM FORCED LUBRICATION

STARTING SYSTEM RECOIL TYPE OR ELECTRIC TYPE

FUEL TANK CAPACITY Lt.(US gal) 2,48 (0,655) 3,48 (0,915) 5,48 (1,445)

FULL 0,80 (0,851) 1,10 (1,162) 1,65 (1,691)

LUBE OIL CAPACITY Lt.
EFFECTIVE 0,25 (0,259) 0,40 (0,419) 0,60 (0,631)

28 38 50
DRY WEIGHT (RECOIL)

32 42 54
DRY WEIGHT (ELECTRIC)

425x355x457 475x445x530 530x480x575

DIMENSIONS (WxLxH) mm

400 240 176

20 PT CONTAINER (UNIT)

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B. NAME OF PARTS

Rubber plug

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C. INSTALLATION
C.1 Installation
1. Use an engine mount which is strong enough to prevent misalignment and play
during engine operation.
Fasten the engine base firmly te the engine mount with adjustable shims.
2. Ensure accurate centering for coupling with the output shaft.
3. Check that the pulley’s shaft hole (fitting hole) and the key groove fit the output-shaft
precisely.

WARNING:
Too much play in the output-shaft coupbing may cause an accident.
Be sure to tighten the output-shaft bobts firmly.

4. For belt driving, select a pulley which is of a suitable size for the engine and matches
the revolution speed and pulIey size of the driven machinery. The proper pulley size
for the engine can be obtained by the following formula:

Driven machinery Driven machinery

Engine’s pulley dia. Revolution speed
pulley = x
dia. Engine’s service speed

CAUTION:
Use of an unsuitabbe pulley overloads the engine, and this shortens the engine’s
Iife.

5. BeIt tension
Ensure proper belt tension.

CAUTION:
Too much tightness overloads the engine at starting and stretches the bebt. making
it prone to damage. The output shaft may also be broken. and other accidents coubd
occur. Too much Iooseness causes belt slippage during high output and highspeed
operation.

C.2 Allowabbe overhang

The V-pulley’s belt-grooves should be as dose as possible te the engine side, though in
accordance with the matching for the driven machinery. The overhang distance should be
within the range Iisted below.

Note:
1. The overhang distance ‘L” is the distance between the PTO shaft shoulder and the
centre of the pulley groove at the farthest outside position.
2. The allowable overhang distance varies according to the type and number of V-belts
(determined by the driving load of the driven machinery), and the V-belt tension. For
details, contact your nearest Ramnay dealer.

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C.INSTALLATION

F211 F300 F400

Type A B B
Belt
N. of Belt 2 2 3

L  80mm  95mm  70mm

C.3 Inclination angle

Output shaft

0  20°
Allowable inclination (for continuous use)

Keep the engine inclination within the specified range.

Note:
Place the engine level when refilling with engine oil.

C.4 Electrical wiring

• For the wiring of electrical equipment contact your nearest Ramnay dealer.

F210 F300 F400

Recommended
batteries 23 Ah 35Ah 45Ah
(20 hrs. Rating)

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D. HANDLING YOUR ENGINE
E. PREPARATION FOR STARTING

D. Handbing your engine

While your engine is still new, applications of heavy loads may shorten its life. Follow the
breaking-in procedures during the first 20 hours.

1. Avoid overboads
Avoid applying any heavy load during the breaking-in period.

2. Change engine oil regularly

Change the engine oil at 1st 50 hours or at the end of the first month, and every 3 months
cr 200 hours thereafter.

Note:
Be sure te drain the oil while the engine is warm.
When cold, it may be difficult to drain the oil completely.

1st time There after

Approx. one Every 3
month or 50 months or
200 hours
Start up

Change engine oil

E. Preparation for starting

E.1 Selection and handling of fuel oil

a. Selection of fuel oiI
Use only the diesel fuel which is most suitable for the engine.

b. Keep dust and water out of the fuel When filling the fuel tank from drums, make sure
that no dust or water are mixed in the fuel. This may lead to serious fuel injection
pump and nozzle problems.

CAUTION:

• Use only recommended diesel fuel oil. Use of non-recommended fuel may cause
engine damage.
• Fuel should have a cetane value of more than 45 in order to prevent difficult
starting, misfiring, and white exhaust smoke.
• Diesel fuel oil substitutes are not recommended; they may be harmful to the fuel
system components.
• Fuel shoubd be free of water or dust because these cause trouble in the fuel
injection pump and nozzle.
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E. PREPARATION FOR STARTING

WARNING:

• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.

• Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is
refueled or where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the tank and make sure the filler cap is securely closed after
refueling.
• Be careful not to spiIl fuel when refueling. if any fueI is spilled, make sure that
the area is dry before starting the engine.
• Overfilling is dangerous. Do not fill the tank beyond the top of the red plug
inside the fuel tank filter.

F210 F300 F400

Fuel tank
capacity 2,48 3,48 5,48
(effective) (0,655) (0,915) (1,445)
lt (Us gal)

E. 2 Handling your engine oil

WARNING:

The engine may be damaged if operated with insufficient iube oil. it is also
dangerous to supply too much lube oil to the engine because a sudden increase in
engine rpm could be caused by its combustion. Always check the lube oil level
before starting the engine and refill, if necessary.

ENGINE OIL
RAMNAY recommends API Engine Service
Classification of CD.
Always use oil with the right viscosity for the
Ambient temperature in which your engine is
Being operated.
Use the chart mentioned on the right side
when choosing your engine oil.

Ambient temperature (°C)

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E. PREPARATION FOR STARTING

Use proper lube oil, preserve your engine.

Nothing affects the performance and durability of your engine more than the lube oil you
use. If inferior oil is used, or if your engine oil is not changed regularly, the risk of piston
seizure, piston ring sticking, and accelerated wear of the cylinder liner, bearing, and other
moving components increases significantly. Your engine life may be seriously shortened.
Ramnay recommends CD oil of API Engine Service classification.
Always use oil with the right viscosity for the ambient temperature in which your engine is
being operated. Use the chart on this page when choosing your engine oil.

Upper ------------------ F210 F300 F400

level

Lower Lube oil

levell O,80 1,10 1,65
capacity
(0,851) (1,162) (1,691)
Lt (Us qts)

CAUTION:
• When checking the oil level, make sure your engine is sitting level. If it is tilted,
you may add either too much or too little oil. if you overfill, your engine will
consume too much oil and the oil temperature will become dangerously high. if you
do not add enough oil, your engine could seize up.
• When checking the oil, simply dip the dipstick into the oil pan. Do not screw in
the dipstick.
• Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

E.3 Servicing your air cleaner

1) Air cleaner 2) Wing nut 1) Element

1. Loosen the wing nut, detach the cover of the air cleaner and remove the element.
2. Reattach the cover of the air cleaner and tighten the wing nut.

CAUTION:
• Do not wash the air cIeaner element with detergent because the element is of an oil-
soaked type.
• Replace the element when output decreases or bad exhaust colour is noticed.
• Never run the engine without the air cieaner element. Rapid engine wear may result.

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E. PREPARATION FOR STARTING

E.4 Oil bath air cleaner

a. Open air cleaner and remove

upper element.

b. Throughly wash the filtering c.Rinse the filtering element

element with soap and with water.
Water.

c. Dry the filtering element. d. Clean the upper bowl.

e. Remount the filtering element. f. Remove the lower

filtering
element

g. Clean and dry h. Drain and clean

filtering element. bowl.

i. Fill with engine oil up to m.Reassemble air cleaner

level mark.

CAUTION:
Change the filtering elements if they are irreparably clogged.

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F. HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE

F.1 Recoil starting

Valve rocker
arm cover

Grip

1) Fuel cock

The engine is started in the manner described below:

1. Set the fuel cock at the “O” (open) position.
2. Put the engine speed lever in the “START” position.
3. PuIl out the reccll starting handle.
a. Pull out the handle to the point where you feel strong resistance, and then return
it to the initial position.
b. Push down the decompression Iever. It will return automatically when the recoil
starter is pulled.
c. Pull out the recoil starting handle briskly with both hands. (See the illustration on
the next page.)

CAUTION:

Do not allow the handle grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently te
prevent damage te the starter.

d. In cold weather, when your engine is hard to start, remove the rubber plug of the
rocker arm cover and add 2 cc of engine oil before starting. (210-F300).

WARNING:

Never use any cold-starting aids such as ether, gasoline, paint thinner or other
volatile liquid or gas.

CAUTION: (F210-F300)

Keep the rubber plug in the cover except when adding oil. lf the plug is not in pIace,
rain, dirt and other contaminants may enter the engine and cause accelerated wear
of internal parts. This can cause serious problems.
Severe damage te the engine will occur.

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F. HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE

F.2 Electric starting

a) Starting
(The preparations for electric starting are the same as for manual (recoil) starting.)
1. Open the fuel cock.
2. Set the engine speed Iever at “START” position.
3. Turn the starting key clockwise to “START” position.
4. Remove your hand from the key as soon as the engine starts.
5. If the engine doesn’t start after 10 seconds, wait a while (for about 15 seconds)
before attempting to start again.

CAUTION:
lf the starting motor is turned for too long, the battery wilI go flat and motor seizure
will occur. Always leave the starting key turned on, in the “ON” position, while the
engine is running.

b) Battery
Check the Ievel of the fluid in the battery once a month. When the level has dropped to the
lower mark, replenish with distilled water up to the upper mark.

CAUTION:

lf the battery fluid is short, the engine may not start because too little electricity is
reaching the starter motor. Always keep the fluid level within the upper and lower
limits.

lf too much battery fluid is supplied, the fluid may spill and corrode the sur-
rounding parts.

Upper level
Lowel level

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F. HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE

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G. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE
H. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

G.1 Operating your engine

Warm up the engine without Ioad for about 3 minutes.

CAUTION:

Do not loosen or readjust either the revolution speed limiting bolt or fuel injection
limiting bolt. Performance may be affected.

G.2 Checks during operation

1. Any abnormal sound or vibration?

2. Is the engine misfiring or running rough?

3. What about the colour of the exhaust gas? (Is it black or too white?)
If you notice any of the above, stop the engine and contact your nearest Ramnay dealer.

WARNING:

lf the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch
the muffler.
Never refill with fuel while the engine is running.

H. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

1) Nut of high-pressure fuel pipe 1) Decompression lever

a. Before stopping the engine, move the engine speed Iever to Iow speed, and run the
engine for about 3 minutes with no load.
b. Return the engine speed Iever te the “STOP” position.
c. In electric-start models, return the starter key te the “0FF” position.
d. Set the fuel cock Iever to the “S” (closed) position.
e. SIowIy puII out the recoil handle until pressure is felt (that is, to the point in the
compression stroke where the intake and exhaust valves are closed), and Ieave the
handle in this position. This prevents rust from forming while the engine is not in use.

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H. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
I. PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

If the engine keeps on running even after the speed Iever is placed at the “STOP”
position, stop the engine either by closing the fuel cock (“S” position) or by Ioosen-
ing the nut of the high-pressure fuel pipe on the pump side.

CAUTION:

• When stopping the engine. reduce the Ioad slowly. Do not stop the engine
suddenly since it may cause the temperature te raise abnormally.

• Do not stop the engine with the decompression Iever.

I. PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

Periodic checks and maintenance are very important for keeping the engine in good
condition and maintaining durability. The chart on the next page indicates which checks to
make and when to make them. The mark (•) indicates that special tools and skills are
required. Contact your Ramnay dealer.

WARNING:

Shut off the engine before performing

any maintenance. if the engine must be run, make sure the area is weiI-ventiiated.
The exhaust contains poisenous carbon menoxide gas.

CAUTION:

• After the engine has been used, ciean the engine immediately with a cloth to
prevent corrosion and remove sediment.
• Use only genuine Ramnay parts. The use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quaiity may damage the engine.

I.1 How to change your engine oil

Remove the oil filler cap. Remove the drain plug and drain the old oil while the engine is
still warm. The plug is located on the bettom of the cylinder block. Tighten the drain plug
and refill with the recommended oil. (See the section under “Preparations for starting.”)

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I. PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

I.2 Cleaning the oil filter

Loosen the fixing bolt and then pull out the oil filter.

CLEANING TIME = EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 400 HOURS

I.3 Change the air cleaner element

Do not wash the air cleaner element with detergent
Because this is an oil-soaked type element.

See the section for changing the air cleaner element

Under “Preparations for starting”

Every 6 months or
Change 400 Hrs. (or earlier if
dirty) 1) Air cleaner
2) Wing nut

CAUTION:

Never run the engine without the element or with a defective element.

Note:

• A clogged element hinders the flow of air to the combustion chamber. This reduces
engine output, increases Iube oil and fuel oil consumption and makes starting difficult.

• Make sure you clean your element regularly.

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I. PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

I.4 Cleaning and replacing the fuel filter

Every 3 months or 200

Clean hours

Every 6 months or 400

Replace hours

The fuel filter also has to be cleaned regularly to

insure maximum engine output.
1. Drain the fuel oil from the tank. 1) Nuts ; 2) Drain plug.
2. Loosen the nuts of the fuel cock and filler from
The F.O. tank filler port. Wash the dilter thoroughly
With diesel fuel oil.

I.5 Checking the injection nozzle, injection pump, etc.

• Adjusting the valve head clearance for the intake and exhaust valves.

• Lapping of intake and exhaust valves.

• Replacing piston ring.

This requires special tools and skills, so contact your Ramnay dealer.

WARNING:

Do not perform the injection nozzle test near an open fire or any other kind of fire.
The fuel spray may ignite. Do not expose bare skin to the fuel spray. The fuel may
penetrate the skin and cause injury te the body. Always keep your body away from
the nozzle.

I.7 Checking and replenishing battery fluid and charging the battery

The “F” engine uses the 12V battery. Battery fluid

will be lost through continuous charging and
discharging.

WARNING:

• The battery electrolyte contains sulphuric

acid. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing. In
case of contact, flush thoroughly with water

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I. PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

and get prompt medical attention, especially if yeur eyes are effected.

• Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which can be highly explosive. Do not

smoke or allow flames or sparks near the battery especially during charging.

Note:
Much more fluid is lost during the summer than in winter.

Before starting, check for physical damage to the battery and also the electrolyte levels,
and replenish with distilled water up to the upper mark, if necessary. When actual damage
is discovered, replace the battery.

WARNING:

• Before charging, remove the cap from each cell of the battery.
• Charge the battery in a place where there is plenty of ventilation.
• Discontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature exceeds 45~C (1 17~F).

CAUTION:

• Do not charge the battery with the battery cable still connected. The diedos will
be damaged by the high voltage.
• Connect the(+) lead of the charger to the (+) terminal of the battery, and the (-)
lead to the (-) terminal. Reversed polarity will damage the charger rectifier or the
battery.

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I. PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

Item Daily Every Every Every 6 Every

month months months year or
Part

or Every or or Every
hrs. Every 200 Every 400 1000
hrs. hrs. hrs.
X before
Check the fuel level and refill operation

X
Drain the fuel tank

Clean the fuel filter X

Fuel oil system

X
Replace the fuel filter element
X After
Check for fuel oil leakage operation
Fuel injection nozzle
Check the injection condition R
Check the fuel injection timing R
Check the fuel injection pump R
X before
Check the lubeoil level in the oil pan operation
Lube oil system

and refill
X 2nd time
X 1st time and
Replace the lube oil thereafter
X 2nd time
X 1st time and
Clean lube oil filter thereafter
X After
Check for lube oil leakage operation
induction

X
system

Check the air cleaner element

Air

X
Replace the air cleaner element
X before
Electric
system

Check the battery liquid level and refill operation

Check the warning lamps X when the engine is started

Engine
body

Adjusting the intake and exhaust valve

clearance R

Items marked “R” should be serviced by an authorized RAMNAY dealer, unless the owner
has proficient mechanical ability and the proper tools.

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L. LONG-TERM STORAGE

If storing your engine for Iong periods, make the

following preparations: Rubber plug

1. Operate the engine for about 3 minutes and then

stop.

2. Stop the engine. Drain the engine Iube oil while the
engine is still warm and
Decom=
fill with new oil.
pression
lever
3. Remove the rubber plug on the rocker arm cover
and add about 2cc of lube oil. Put the plug back in
place. (F210-F300)

4. Recoil starting:
Push the decompression lever down (Non-
compression position) and hold it while you puII the
recoil starter 2 or 3 times. (Do not start the engine.)

Electric starting: Grip

Turn the engine for 2-3 seconds with the decomp.
Iever set at the non-compression position, and the
starter key at the “START” position. (Do not start
the engine.)

5. PulI the decompression Iever up. PuII the recoil starter slowly. Stop when it
feels tight. (This closes the intake and exhaust valves, in compression position, and helps
prevent rust from forming.)

6. Wipe the oil and dirt from the engine and store in a dry place.

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M. UNCLEAR POINTS OR PROBLEMS
N. TROUBLESHOOTING

M. Unclear points or problems.

lf any instructions are unclear or if problems occur during the operation of your engine,
complete the following form and contact your Ramnay dealer.

(Make a note of your dealer’s name and telephone number on the inside cover of this
manual.)

1. Diesel engine model and serial number

ENGINE MODEL : ______________________

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: ______________

2. Condition when the problem occurred

At what stage of operation:

At what rpm:

3. Total operation hours since purchase

Approximately.....................................hours

4. Other details of conditions at the time the problem occurred:

N. Troubleshooting

When the engine will not start

a. Is there enough fuel?

b. Is the fuel cock at the “OPEN” position?
c. Is diesel fuel reaching the fuel injection pump or nozzle?
d. Is the speed control lever in the “START” position?
e. Is the Iube oil Ievel correct?
f. Is the fuel injection nozzle working properly?
g. Is the recoil starter pulled sufficiently quickly and firmly?
h. Is the spark arrester clogged by carbon?
i. Is the battery discharging?

WARNING:

Keep away from the injection nozzle when performing the injection spry test.

Note:
Always puII the recoil starter quickly and firmly.
(See the section, “How to start your engine.”)

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