Features of Lifan engines for a walk-behind tractor

Lifan is the largest and world-famous Chinese manufacturer of quality and reliable products. The corporation produces many different products: from small motor vehicles to buses. In addition, Lifan is a major supplier of reliable and durable engines for other agricultural machinery companies.

Today we will take a closer look at the engines for motoblocks from the Lifan company and find out what their distinctive features are.

Lifan Corporation products are known all over the world and are insanely popular. This is due to its highest quality. Like the lion's share of other Chinese manufacturers, this company does not rely on its own developments in its production, but is successfully copying other good samples, in most cases Japanese ones.

High-quality engines from this well-known Chinese manufacturer have different technical characteristics, based on which a certain model of a walk-behind tractor is selected. The main feature of this product is that it meets its installation dimensional parameters. It will be great if you can find an engine on sale that will ideally match the existing fasteners.

It is quite possible to choose a suitable model yourself. Of course, you can also go to the nearest store where the necessary motors are sold and ask consultants for help.

One of the most important characteristics of the Lifan engine for a walk-behind tractor is its power level. As a rule, this parameter is measured in horsepower. The most common and frequently encountered engines are the universal type, the power of which is 6.5 liters. with. In most situations, this power is quite enough for modern types of walk-behind tractors.

The various engine options are similar in terms of fixing, maintenance and use.

Lifan engines should be chosen based on the tasks that will be entrusted to it in the future. If you only need to dig up a small suburban area once a year, then there is no point in spending large sums - it will be enough to buy a simple and inexpensive model of a budget class.

The Lifan company is famous not only for the good quality of its products, but also for its widest range. There are many reliable and high-quality assembled models of various capacities at the choice of consumers. You can find the ideal option for any walk-behind tractor with any mounts.

Let's take a closer look at some of the popular motors that are in greatest demand among modern owners of the aforementioned agricultural machinery.

This popular and high quality engine is an improved modification of the world famous 160 motor. The main distinguishing feature of this product is the slightly increased power. This engine is built in accordance with the standard scheme. The valves are located at the top.

As for the rest of the parameters of this model, the following values ​​take place here:

• the volume of the cylinder is 2012 cubic meters. cm;
• power reaches 7 liters. with;
• the engine is four-stroke;
• it has electronic ignition;
• start - manual;
• decompression system and easy start;
• cast iron cylinder liner;
• the type of the engine itself is semi-professional;
• the crankshaft is horizontal.

Lifan 168F-2 is another popular gasoline engine from Lifan. It works on both Russian and foreign walk-behind tractors from different manufacturers. This model has been developed for small household motor vehicles.

This popular model combines the following qualities:

• long service life;
• democratic cost;
• ease of operation and installation.

Let's dwell on the main technical characteristics of this practical and reliable model:

• this engine is a four-stroke;
• its capacity is 6.5 liters. with;
• air-type forced cooling takes place;
• launch - manual;
• fuel tank capacity is 3.6 liters;
• it is recommended to use unleaded gasoline for fuel (octane number - at least 92);
• there is no transistor ignition;
• the crankshaft moves counterclockwise;
• the volume of oil in the engine is 0.6 l.

If you are looking for a larger and more powerful engine from the specified Chinese company, then you should take a closer look at the quality Lifan 177F D25 model. This copy will be highly effective, even when it comes to professional and productive motorcycles. The Lifan 177F D25 engine is used both in domestic and industrial conditions - in both cases, the unit copes with its main functions and tasks without any problems.

The main distinguishing features of the branded unit Lifan 177F D25 are:

• very high productivity and efficiency of work;
• long service life;
• thought out to the smallest detail design, having a relatively low weight and moderate dimensional parameters;
• reasonable price against the background of high power and performance;
• hassle-free compatibility with many models of motoblocks (both Chinese and Russian production).

And now let's figure out the direct technical characteristics of this solid and powerful motor for modern motoblocks:

• the power of this model is 9 liters. with;
• belongs to the category of professional equipment;
• the crankshaft is horizontal;
• the volume of the fuel tank is 6.5 liters;
• there is a manual start;
• the ignition in these models is electronic;
• the Lifan 177F D25 engine is a four-stroke;
• there is an easy start system, as well as a decompression system;
• valves are on top;
• the cylinder liner is made of cast iron;
• there is a well-thought-out double filtering component;
• the crankshaft is horizontal.

This sufficiently powerful and reliable engine can be used to equip motor pumps, walk-behind tractors, as well as various gasoline generators. It is single-cylinder, four-stroke.

This unit consumes AI-92 fuel. It starts up thanks to a special launch rope, which even a teenager can easily handle. This technique copes with significant loads. The weight of this model is 25 kg.

In the widest assortment of a large and well-known Chinese manufacturer, you can simply get lost. If you went to buy a suitable unit, you should keep in mind the following important features to prevent you from purchasing the wrong model.

• The main thing that you will need to pay attention to is the power of the selected engine. As mentioned above, for a small area where you will not use the walk-behind tractor too often, it makes no sense to buy an expensive option. A cheap, low-power instance is fine here. If we are talking about a large processing area and fairly frequent operation, then it is advisable to select more powerful and heavy units - only they can cope with serious loads.
• Take a closer look at the motor mountings. They must definitely fit the mountings available on your walk-behind tractor. Of course, they may differ, but then you will have to independently "fit" them to each other, which is undesirable. If you have any difficulties in this matter, it is better to seek help from a sales consultant.

• The engine, in terms of its weight and dimensions, should correspond to the walk-behind tractor that is in your arsenal.
• This technique must be done with high quality. Engine assembly must be perfect. Inspect it carefully before buying, pay attention to all the details of the design.
• You should buy an engine for a walk-behind tractor (or other suitable motorcycles) from Lifan in a proven specialized store where goods of a similar category are sold. You should not purchase such units in the markets or in small trading modules. So you run the risk of stumbling upon a fake or poor quality second-hand product.

In most cases, Chinese engines from Lifan are installed when the "native" motor has failed or has ceased to cope with its main task. Of course, in such a situation, the new unit will be very useful.

After the purchase, such equipment will delight its owner for a long time with easy start-up and trouble-free operation. But you need to properly install the engine in order for it to work efficiently.

Installing Chinese-made engines is quite simple. Even a person who has never done this can cope with this procedure.

Consider how to properly fix the Lifan engine with your own hands.

• Remove the old device first. This is done using special open-end wrenches or heads. It must be removed completely, having unfastened the gas cables before that, if they are in the structure. Before directly removing the old unit, you will need to throw off the belt that works with the gearbox (transmitting torque to it).
• Now you can install the new engine. This is done using the same fasteners, if they match. But if not, then they will need to be redone by drilling holes or attaching auxiliary metal plates by welding or placing an adapter plate.

As for running in a newly purchased engine, opinions of different people differ. Some argue that the engine needs to be started immediately, and then - to work at half of its declared power. Others advise letting the engine idle a little to warm up properly. In reality, the running-in of Lifan equipment should take place as described in the operating manual.

It is not recommended to go beyond the scope of the instruction, because it is drawn up by people with the appropriate qualifications and experience. It is better to follow their recommendations so as not to spoil the new technique.

In most cases, running in a new Lifan internal combustion engine (internal combustion engine) takes a lot of time. If you do everything based on the instructions, then there will be no shortcomings and malfunctions in the technique. If, with the right actions, some problems did arise with the new engine (for example, there was a reverse return), then do not forget that it is being sold with a guarantee.

Do not forget to change the oil in Lifan engines. It is recommended to pour high quality and multigrade oil from a bona fide manufacturer. First, drain the old composition, and then fill in the new one. Carry out this procedure on a heated and damp engine.

You can refer to options with such markings:

• SAE 0W;
• 5W;
• 10W;
• 15W;
• 20W;
• 25W.

If there are any malfunctions in the engine, the following work may save the situation:

• replacement of candles;
• Change of oil;
• checking the integrity of all connections.

Some time after buying a motor for a walk-behind tractor, you will need to carry out one important procedure - to adjust the unit. If this process is neglected, the engine may malfunction or malfunction. Problems with this technique can also arise if the valves are incorrectly adjusted.

According to the rules, this should be done like this:

• first, the valve cover is removed;
• a gap from 0.02 to 0.12 mm is left, therefore it is advisable to take a probe or a high-precision alignment device;
• then the valves are adjusted using a screwdriver and a measuring probe (the latter must fit under the valve);
• unscrew the adjustment screw with a screwdriver;
• after completing all the work, put the covers in place.

In the next video, you will find a review of the Lifan LF188F-2R 13 hp engine. with. with gearbox (2 to 1) and centrifugal clutch.