1 3/4 AND 2 1/2 Horse Power These little engines are of the same sturdy construction and material as our 1¾ and 2½ horse power gasoline engines and the rules for running, adjusting and caring for them are the same except the following instructions on the kerosene features.
TO START THE 1 3/4 AND 2 1/2 H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES Read page 30 and proceed as follows: First. Fill carburetor reservoir with gasoline, open gasoline throttle valve No. 0153A one full turn. Second. Lift magneto spark lever No.403 (see Fig. 12 or 13, page 36 or 37) up to starting position, this retards the spark which prevents the engine from kicking and makes it easier to start. Third. Apply the starting crank and hold the intake valve in the cylinder head open with the left hand, spin the flywheel rapidly five or six times, then release intake valve but continue to crank the engine, as soon as you release the inlet valve place your hand over the air damper inlet on the carburetor so as to partly close the air intake until the engine starts. Fourth. As soon as the engine starts firing, push the spark lever No.403 down to running position. Fifth. About the time the gasoline placed in the carburetor has been used up or the engine has become heated enough to run on kerosene turn on the kerosene by opening the kerosene throttle valve No. 0l53 about one full turn and then close the gasoline valve and adjust the kerosene valve to the point where the engine runs best. 1 |
