ROOT 61L (WHIZ)


MANUFACTURED BY:ROOT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS, U.S.A.
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:4.7 cu. in. (77 cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
CYLINDER BORE:2.00 in. (50.8 mm)
PISTON STROKE:1.50 in. (38 mm)
CYLINDER TYPE:Aluminum with cast iron sleeve
INTAKE METHOD:Reed valves
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:not advertised
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:Direct
CONSTRUCTION:Sand cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:Phelon
CARBURETOR:Tillotson
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:Foam element
STARTER TYPE:Automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:Manual
OPERATING RPM:4,500
IGNITION TIMING:0.175 in. (4.4 mm) before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING:0.020 in. (0.51 mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE:Champion J8J, Autolite A7X, AC M45
SPARK PLUG GAP:0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:Ball
FUEL OIL RATIO:1/2 pint to 1 gallon = 16:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:Two-cycle chain saw mix oil
COLOUR SCHEME: RED