The Subaru-Robin EX30D is a 287 cc (17.51 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine manufactured by Industrial Products division of Subaru Corporation for general-purpose applications.
The Subaru-Robin EX30D engine has an OHС (overhead camshaft) design; high compression ratio for better fuel efficiency; horizontal draft, float type carburetor; recoil starter or electric starter as option and transistorized magneto ignition system.
A 75.0 mm (2.95 in) cylinder bore and 65.0 mm (2.56 in) piston stroke give the motor a total 265 cc (16.17 cu-in) of displacement. The engine produced 9.0 PS (6.6 kW; 8.9 HP) at 4,000 rpm of maximum horsepower.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | EX30D |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHC, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 287 cm 3 (17.51 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 9.0 PS (6.6 kW; 8.9 HP) at 4,000 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | – |
| Carburetor | Horizontal draft, float type carburetor |
| Cooling system | Forced-air |
| Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
| Lubricating system | Splash |
| Starting system | Recoil or electric starter |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Cylinder Block and Head
The EX30D has cast iron cylinder sleeve, ball bearing supported forged steel crankshaft, improved piston design. The piston has single compression rings and a single oil ring.
| Cylinder block | ||
| Bore x Stroke | 75.0 x 65.0 mm (2.95 x 2.56 in) | |
| Sleeve internal diameter | 75.000-75.019 mm (2.9528-2.9535 in) | |
| Piston skirt outer diameter | 74.980-75.000 mm (2.952-2.9528 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 1 / 1 | |
| Ring side clearance | Top | 0.035-0.080 mm (0.0014-0.0031 in)) |
| Oil | 0.0100-0.205 mm (0.0004-0.0081 in) | |
| Ring end gap | Top | 0.10-0.30 mm (0.0039-0.0118 in) |
| Oil | 0.20-0.70 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in) | |
| Connecting rod small end ID | 18.010-18.020 mm (0.7091-0.7094 in) | |
| Connecting rod big end ID | 34.500-34.516 mm (1.3583-1.3589 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 17.992-18.000 mm (0.7083-0.7087 in) | |
| Crankshaft crankpin outer diameter | 34.467-34.480 mm (1.357-1.3575 in) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter | 29.998-29.997 mm (1.181-1.181 in) | |
| Cylinder Head | ||
| Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
| Valve Arrangement: | OHC | |
| Valves: | 2 | |
| Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 5.440-5.455 mm (0.2142-0.2148 in) |
| EXHAUST | 5.425-5.445 mm (0.2136-0.2144 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | 27.4 mm (1.0787 in) | |
| Camshaft lobe height: | INTAKE | 29.431-29.531 mm (1.1587-1.1626 in) |
| EXHAUST | 29.431-29.531 mm (1.1587-1.1626 in) | |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| Cylinder head M8 × 68 flange bolt (Re-use) | 25-27 Nm; 2.5-2.7 kg·m; 18.1-19.5 ft·lb |
| Cylinder head M8 × 68 flange bolt (New) | 28-30 Nm; 2.8-3.0 kg·m; 20.3-21.7 ft·lb |
| Cylinder head M8 × 35 flange bolt | 17-19 Nm; 1.7-1.9 kg·m; 12.3-13.7 ft·lb |
| Connecting rod bolt | 17-20 Nm; 1.7-2.0 kg·m; 12.3-14.5 ft·lb |
| Main bearing cover bolts | 22-24 Nm; 2.2-2.4 kg·m; 16.2-17.7 ft·lb |
| Flywheel nut | 59-64 Nm; 5.9-6.4 kg·m; 42.7-46.3 ft·lb |
Service Information
| Engine | |
| Cylinder compression | 5.0 kg/cm2 |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.11-0.16 mm (0.0043-0.0063 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.11-0.16 mm (0.0043-0.0063 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 1.0 L (1.06 US. qt, 0.88 Imp. qt.) |
| Fuel system | |
| Type: | Horizontal draft, float type carburetor |
| Main jet: | #98 |
| Pilot screw opening: | 1-1/2 turns out |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: BR-6HS; |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.0236-0.0276 in) |
| Spark plug torque: | 25 N·m (2.5 kg·m, 18.4 ft·lb) |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.3-0.5 mm (0.0118-0.0118 in) |
Author:
I am looking for a carburetor mounting gasket for this engine
if i check oil level on the recoil side of the engine it’s good but if i check it on the air filter side oil runs out.why is there a difference in these dipsticks ?