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Model: 3A Bow Saw

MANUFACTURED BY:
CLINTON MACHINE COMPANY
CLINTON, MICHIGAN, U.S.A.
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1952
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
1953
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
4.48 cu. in. (73.4 cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
1.875 in. (47.6 mm)
PISTON STROKE:
1.625 in. (41.27 in.)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with cast iron sleeve
INTAKE METHOD:
Reed valves
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
3.5
WEIGHT:
27 lbs. (12.24 kg) powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:
none
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:
Gilmer belt reduction, ratio 3-1
CONSTRUCTION:
Die cast aluminum
MAGNETO TYPE:
Phelon
CARBURETOR:
Carter float type with pressurized fuel tank
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
n/a
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
n/a
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Skinner ribbon filter element
STARTER TYPE:
Schnacke automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Manual
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
4,500 to 4,800
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING:
35 degrees before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
0.020 in. (0.51 mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.007 to 0.017 in. (0.17 to 0.43 mm)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion F8
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball and caged needle roller
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
FUEL OIL RATIO:
1/2 pint to 1 gallon
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
SAE 30 non-detergent
CHAIN PITCH:
9/16 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
COLOUR SCHEME:
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:
Almost all Clinton models were offered with an optional "Bow Saw" attachment similar to the one shown below, usually equipped with 9/16 in. pitch saw chain on reduction drive types.



 

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