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General Information
The engine used in the Groundsmaster 3000 is manufa-
cutured by Ford Motor Company. Order service and re-
pair parts for Ford engines from you local Ford Power
Products Dealer. See the Ford VSG–411/413 Engine
Service Manual for engine identification information.
Specifications
Item Specification
Make / Designation Ford Model VSG–411
Firing Order 1–2–4–3
Ignition Timing Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) Timing controlled by
Universal Electronic Spark Control (UESC)
Spark Plug Motorcraft AGSF22C or AGRF22 or equivalent
Spark Plug Gap 0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
Crankcase Oil Capacity 3.5 U.S. qt. (3.25 liter) including filter
Oil Service Classification API SG
Oil Viscosity Ambient temperature (single viscosity oil)
–10 to +60_F SAE 10
+10_ to +90_F SAE 20
Above +32_F SAE 30
Above +50_F SAE 40
Ambient temperature (multi–viscosity oil)
Below +60_F SAE 5W–30
–10 to +90_F SAE 10W–30
Above –10_F SAE 10W–40 or 10W50
Above +10_F SAE 20W40 or 20W50
Fuel Unleaded gasoline 87 octane or higher
Coolant 50 / 50 ethylene glocol anti–freeze and water
Cooling System Capacity 9 U.S. qt. (8.5 liter)
Carburetor Idle Speed Setting (throttle arm against stop) 1350 + 50 RPM
Governor Idle Speed Setting 1500 + 50 RPM
Governor High Speed Setting 3150 + 100 RPM
Ford VSG–411 Engine
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