RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
DIMENSIONS AND FEATURES
4-CYCLE ENGINE THEORY
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 2: IGNITION
SECTION 3: CARBURETION
SECTION 4: GOVERNOR CONTROLS AND GOVERNOR
SECTION 5: CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES
SECTION 6: ELECTRIC STARTER
SECTION 7: ALTERNATORS
SECTION 8: LUBRICATION SYSTEM
SECTION 9: ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
SECTION 10: CYLINDER AND CRANKCASE COVER
SECTION 11: CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT
SECTION 12: PISTON, RINGS AND CONNECTING ROD INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY
SECTION 13: ENGINE ASSEMBLY
SECTION 14: SPECIFICATIONS
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A WORD ABOUT SPECIAL TOOLS
Many of the procedures depicted in this manual require the use of special tools. Some of
the tools required are available as Generac parts and are listed as such in this manual.
ATTENTION!
Generac Power Systems does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on All Terrain
Vehicles (ATV’s), go-carts, motorbikes, aircraft products, personal watercraft, or vehicles
intended for use in competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications could result
in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even death.