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MAINTENANCE
Check and add engine oil
Check for loose or lost nuts and screws
Check for fuel and oil leakage
Check battery electrolyte level
Check or clean air intake screen
Clean air cleaner foam element
Clean air cleaner paper element
Clean dust and dirt from cylinder and
cylinder head fins
Tighten nuts and screws
Change engine oil
Clean and gap spark plugs
Change oil filter
Replace air cleaner paper element
Clean combustion chambers
Clean and adjust valve clearance
Clean and lap valve seating surface
COMMON PROBLEMS & PROBABLE CAUSES
Engine cranks but will not start
• Fuel cylinder is empty
• Shutoff valve is closed
• Clogged, obstructed, kinked or cut fuel or vacuum line
• Spark plug lead disconnected
• Faulty choke or throttle settings
• Faulty ignition coil
• Faulty kill switch
• Faulty regulator
Engine starts hard
• Faulty choke or throttle settings
• Clogged, obstructed, kinked or cut fuel or vacuum line
• Faulty regulator
• Low compression
Engine will not crank
• Battery is discharged
• Loose or faulty connections or wires
• Faulty ignition key switch or starter control switch
Engine overheats
• Incorrect fuel settings
• Air intake filter screen or cooling fins clogged
• Low oil level
Exhaust emissions or propane odor
• Carburetor or regulator setting incorrect
• Dirty or clogged air filter
• Choke engaged
• Loose fittings, clamps or hoses cracked, hoses cut or leaking
KAWASAKI ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily
First 8 hr. Every 25 Hr. Every 50 hr. Every 100 hr. Every 200 hr. Every 300 hr.
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
INTERVAL
SOLUTIONS
Refill cylinder
Open valve
Remove obstruction or replace line
Connect lead to spark plug
Set controls to correct positions
Replace coil
Replace switch
Replace regulator
Set controls to correct position
Remove obstruction or replace line
Replace regulator
Valves need adjustment
Have engine serviced by a trained technician
Charge or replace battery
Tighten, repair or replace wires
Repair or replace switch(es)
Have engine serviced
Clean and clear debris or replace filter
Check and add oil
Have engine serviced by a trained technician
Replace air filter
Adjust to correct settings
Tighten or seal; check with soap and water solution,
if bubbles appear, part is still leaking; replace
THE ANSWER PG. 7
*After the 1st 50 hours
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