TABLE OF CONTENTS Carbon Monoxide Warning........3 Safety................ 4 Tank Use and Storage..........5 Starting and Stopping the Honda Engine....5 Operator Preparation..........6 Belt Tensioning............7 Pad Change Methods..........8 Pad Driver Removal...........8 Major Assemblies............9 Handle Bar..............10 Lower Handle Support..........
WARNING - CARBON MONOXIDE LETHAL EXHAUST GAS - MUST READ THIS! - Never Run The Engine In A Closed Building Or Confi ned Area Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms Train your employees to know the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
SAFETY lmportant Safety Information All LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) powered engines, including this engine, produce Carbon Monoxide (CO). It is a Lethal Poison that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating gas. You must read “Danger: Lethal Exhaust Gas” information below. Keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from all moving parts while the machine is in operation.
TANK USE AND STORAGE Propane Tank Use We use the Worthington gas cylinders designed for vapor withdrawal. The fuel lock offs, regulators, and engines are also designed for vapor withdrawal. • We recommend that you use the OPD (Overfl ow Protection Device) vapor withdrawal type cylinder. These style tanks have a triangle shaped valve handle.
OPERATOR PREPARATION Before Starting the Machine Read the Owner’s Manual and the Engine Operation Manual. Your machine is shipped ready for operation; however there is no fuel in the tank. When having the tank fi lled, you must make sure the tank is never over-fi lled. •...
BELT TENSIONING Use 15/16" socket with extension to tighten tensioner in direction of arrow. Test tension by pushing or pulling on belt or belt tensioner. With proper belt tension the pulley on the belt tensioner should only move about 1". Use 9/16"...
PAD CHANGE METHODS Caution: Muffl er May Be Hot! Tilt the machine back on its caster. Tilt the machine so the air filter is up. Unscrew the pad center threaded hold. Unscrew the pad center threaded hold. Remove the pad from the pad driver. Remove the pad from the pad driver.
MAJOR ASSEMBLIES Handle Bar E12423 - Steel Propane Tank E12422 Aluminum Propane Tank 110V Starter Button Lower Handle Support Regulator Assembly Honda Engine Assembly Deck Assembly Belt Drive System Pad Drive System...
DECK ASSEMBLY E81089 E81067 E12444 E10738 E11281 -- 21" Deck E11282 -- 24" Deck E81088 E86118 E12584 is supplied with the machine. After removing the 5/16" eye bolt (E11407) insert it into the hole, use a hammer to seat. E10202 E12584 E86225 E10902...
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Rivet, 3/16" OD x 0.700" L with 0.600" Head E10705 Bumper, Red (21" Deck = 53", 24" Deck = 63", 28" Deck = 75") E10738 Decal, BETCO Predator E10902 Screw, 5/16"-18 x 2.500 Hex Head, Grade 5, Zinc E11281 Deck, 21" Aluminum Casting Duracoat 21 E11282 Deck, 24"...
BELT DRIVE SYSTEM E83269 -- 24" Deck place 2 E10116 between E12709 and aluminum deck at this bolt location. E10117 E83629 E83269 -- 21" Deck place 2 E81066 between E12709 and aluminum deck at this bolt location. E10135 E12447 E10459 E12709 E11289 E12547...
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PART Description QTY. NUMBER Bushing 1/4" Split Lockwasher Part 1 Bushing 1/4" Split Lockwasher Part 2 Bushing Screw, 1/4"-20 x 0.750 Hex Head Part 3 Bushing Screw, 1/4"-20 x 1.500 Hex Head Part 4 E10116 Screw, 7/16"-14 x 1.250 Hex Head, Grade 5, Zinc E10117 Washer, 7/16"...
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY E86230 E86230 is installed to align the belt drive section of the clutch to the pad driver pulley belt drive section. E12434 Remove and discard set screws from clutch before installing. Install key after pushing clutch E11289 onto the engine drive shaft and aligning keyways.
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PART Description QTY. NUMBER E10117 Washer, 7/16" Split Lock, Zinc E10598 Screw 7/16"-20 x 1.750 Hex Head, Grade 5, Zinc E11289 Key 1/4" x 1/4" x 1.500" E11501 Washer, 7/16" USS, Zinc E12434 Clutch, Centrifugal 1750 RPM 4" Dia. E12447 Washer, 7/16"...
PARTS LIST Page Part # Description Page Part # Description E10022 Voltage Regulator E10557 Loom, 1/4" E10586 Coupling, 3/4" Pad Driver Shaft E10074 Hose, 6 LOLA Fuel Line 9.5mm ID x 16mm OD x 25" L E10595 Screw, #6-32 x 2.500 Pan Head, Zinc E10077 Fitting, 1/8 MNPT x 1/8 Barb, Brass E10596...
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Page Part # Description Page Part # Description 17,19,23 E81067 Washer, 5/16" Split Lock, Zinc E11663 Decal, Steel Propane Tank Fill Limit 43 lbs. 11,13 E81076 Nut, 3/8"-16 Nylon Lock, Zinc E11664 Decal, Aluminum Propane Tank Fill Limit 36 lbs E81088 Nut, 1/2"-13 Slim, Nylon Lock, Zinc E11702...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE HONDA GXV340 11HP & GVX390 13HP PERIODIC MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY DAILY PLEASE REFER TO ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS FOR MORE INFORMATION Check engine oil level and add if needed Check and clean engine intake fi lter "General check for loose or lost nuts, screws, oil leakage, fuel hose connection, etc."...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Loose wire or bad connection Check wires and connections Bad electrical component Replace bad component Engine will not turn over Refer to engine owner’s manual and read Fuel system problem IMPORTANT below Propane tank shut off valve in off Open propane tank shut off valve completely position Propane tank empty...
Service Distributor. If the original part is returned within the warranty policy period from date of delivery for inspection by Betco and is found to be defective the owner will be credited for the cost of replacement parts plus shipping and handling.
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