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Model: Rocket K1

MANUFACTURED BY:
PM (Power Machinery Ltd.)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
K1 From serial number K1-2500 to K1-6439
K1 Revised serial number K1-6200P through K1-6400P
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1951
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
1952
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
5.5 cu. in. (90 ccm)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
PISTON STROKE:
1.75 in. (44.4 mm)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Reed valve
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
4 @ 4,000 rpm
WEIGHT:
24.5 lbs. (11.1 kg.) powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:
none
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:
Gilmer belt reduction
CONSTRUCTION:
Sand cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:
Wico FW-2146
CARBURETOR:
Model K1 Tillotson H-3A diaphragm type, pressurized fuel tank system
Model K1 revised Tillotson HP11A carburetor and fuel pump assembly replaces H-3A and pressurized fuel tank system
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
nla
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
nla
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
"Chore Girl" shredded metal element
STARTER TYPE:
Schnacke automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Manually operated Chain Oil System, operated by oiler button located on control handle feeds oil directly to chain at a level just above the guide bar.
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
4,000
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
0.018 to o.020 in. (0.45 to 0.5 mm) WICO X-7544
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
fixed, not adjustable
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion J-8
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball on clutch end, caged needle roller on flywheel end
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
FUEL OIL RATIO:
3/4 pint to 1 gallon Imperial measure (12:1)
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
SAE 50
CHAIN PITCH:
9/16 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
PM Chipper
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
18 in. (45 cm) use with sprocket 16509 (5 tooth, shaft size 7/16 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
36 in. (91.5cm) use with 5 tooth sprocket, shaft size 7/16 in.
COLOUR SCHEME:
Red wrinkle finish enamel
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:
Most model K1 saws were converted by the dealer to K2 type with Tillotson H series diaphragm carburetors




 

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