Black & Decker BD168F - Manual (Page 20)

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Engine Specifications BD168F-H BD168F-L
Dry weight (approximate) 38 lbs.
(17.38 kg)
38 lbs. (17.38 kg)
Dimensions (LxWxH) For dimensions, see shop manual installation drawings
Type Air cooled, 4 cycle single cylinder, spark ignited
Fuel Regular, unleaded gasoline (minimum 86 octane)
Displacement (cc) 163 196
Horsepower (*Gross HP)
(hp @ rpm)
*5.5 @3500 *6.5 @ 3600
Fuel tank capacity (gallons/liters) .95/3.6 .95/3.6
Oil capacity .63 qt/.60 l .63 qt/.60 l
Air cleaner type Foam element or paper
Fuel filter Equipped
Spark plug type NGK: BP6ES, BPR6ES/AUTOLITE: 63/AC DELCO: R41XL,
R42XLS, R43FS, R43XL, R43XLS, R44XLS, R45XLS or equivalent
Spark plug gap 0.028-0.031" (0.70-0.80 mm)
Fuel shut off solenoid Without
Lamp coil Without
Idle control Without
Electric starter Without
Max. recommended tilt angle < 25 or 30°
* Gross horsepower (HP). This horsepower rating represents the maximum output under
laboratory conditions at 3600 RPM in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
J1995 and should be used for comparison purposes only. Actual engine output will be lower
and will vary depending on the application, speed and other variables including altitude and
temperature.