F.F. Group GVE 174 N1 PLUS, Original Instructions Manual

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GVE 174 N1 PLUS | GVE 200 N1 PRO | GVE 200 N2 PRO

Fuel specifications: Unleaded gasoline

Oil  specifications:  Only  use  oil  that  meet  the  re

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quirements  of  API  service  class  SF  or  higher.  For 

general use (5°C - 38°C) (Fig. 4) the recommended 

oil is SAE 10W-30. 

Always use clean container for storing fuel and do 

not use fuel stored for more than a month. 

Use a funnel in order to avoid spilling fuel or oil. 

Do not overfill.

To fill the engine with fuel:

1.  Remove the fuel tank cap (Fig. 1.1). 

WARNING: 

Carefully open the tank top as pres

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sure could have formed inside.

2.  Add fuel to the fuel upper level (Fig. 6.1). Leave 

a minimum 5 mm of space between the top of 

the fuel and the inside edge of the tank to allow 

for expansion. 

3.  Reposition the fuel tank cap and tighten appro

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priately. 

To fill the engine with oil:

1.  Remove the oil filler cap (Fig. 1.4). The bottom 

part of it is the oil level indicator (oil dipstick).

2. 

Add enough oil to bring the oil level between 

the upper (Fig. 5.1) and lower (Fig. 5.2) limit on 

the oil dipstick. Measuring should be made with 

the dipstick positioned, but not screwed, in the 

filler neck. 

3.  Reposition the oil cap and tighten appropriate

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ly.

WARNING: 

Wipe off any spilled fuel and oil before 

starting the engine.

STARTING THE UNIT

WARNING: 

Before  starting  the  engine,  make  sure 

both the machine and you are on stable ground. 

1.  Turn  the  engine  ON/OFF  switch  to  “ON”  posi

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tion (Fig. 2.1).

2. 

Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand 

until  you  start  to  feel  resistance  (Fig.  3).  Then 

pull  energetically.  The  engine  should  start 

after two to five pulls at most. 

WARNING: 

To avoid breaking the starter rope, 

do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide 

along the edge of the cable guide hole. Release 

the starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly back 

uncontrollably. 

NOTE: 

Once  warm,  the  engine  should  start  on  the 

first pull. 

For maximum performance and reliability, allow the 

engine to warm up before operating. Run the engine 

for two to three minutes at idle speed.

OPERATING THE UNIT

The engine should be operated at the rated speed 

specified by the manufacturer. 

WARNING: 

Strictly set the engine according to the 

regulated  power  on  the  owner’s  manual.  Do  not 

overload, overrun or run the engine with low load 

and at low speed.

STOPPING THE UNIT

1. 

Allow the engine to cool down by running in 

idle for a few seconds.

2.  Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to “OFF” posi

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tion. 

WARNING: 

Avoid stopping the engine suddenly at 

high speed or under heavy load to avoid engine fail­

ure.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

WARNING: 

Never do maintenance or cleaning with the unit run

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ning. Always work on a cool unit. Before cleaning or 

doing maintenance work, disconnect the spark plug 

cap and read the relevant instructions. Always wear 

proper clothing and protective gloves whenever 

your hands are at risk. 

Any adjustments or maintenance operations not 

described  in  this  manual  must  be  carried  out  by 

your Dealer or a authorized Service Centre with 

the  necessary  knowledge  and  equipment  to  en

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sure that the work is done correctly maintaining 

the machine’s original safety level. Any operations 

performed in unauthorized centers or by unqual

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ified  persons  will  totally  invalidate  the  Warranty 

and all obligations and responsibilities of the 

Manufacturer.

Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the ma

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chine is always in safe working condition. Routine 

maintenance is essential for safety and for main

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taining a high-performance level. 

WARNING:

Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts. 

Faulty  or  worn-out  parts  must  always  be  replaced 

and not repaired. Only use original spare parts.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Visual Ispec

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Control 
handles

Check Oper

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Spark 
arrester (if 
available)

Check

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Εngine oil

Check-Refill

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Replace

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Air filter

Check

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Clean

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Replace

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Spark plug

Check-Adjust

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Fuel line 
and filter

Check-Clean **

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Frequency