TABLE OF CONTENTS Carbon Monoxide Warning ........3 Safety ..............4 Tank Use and Storage ..........5 Starting and Stopping the Kawasaki Engine ....5 Operator Preparation ..........6 Belt Tensioning ............7 Pad Change .............8 Pad Driver Removal ..........8 Major Assemblies ...........9 Handle Bar ............ 10 - 11 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 on either side. 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 E88550 - Steel OPD Propane Tank 12V Key Switch Box Lower Handle Support Regulator Assembly 17HP Kawasaki Engine Assembly Deck Assembly Belt Drive System Pad Drive System...
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PART Description QTY. NUMBER E10074 Hose, 6 LOLA Fuel Line 9.5mm ID x 16mm OD x 17" L E10080 Fitting, 3/8 MNPT x 3/8 Barb, Hose Barb, Brass E10084 Fitting, 3/8 MNPT x 3/8 MJIC, 90 Elbow, Brass E10243 In Line Fuel Shut Off Valve Model 152 (With Emissions) E10246 In Line Fuel Shut Off Valve Model 151 E10734...
BELT DRIVE SYSTEM E83269 -- 24" & 28" Deck E10116 place 2 between E12709 & 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...
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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 E86122 E86122 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 84621 Pad, 21" Hi-Shine Light Burnish Pad 5/Case E10328 Pin, 5/16"" x 0.875 Clevis With Cotter Pin Hole, Zinc 84624 Pad, 24" Hi-Shine Light Burnish Pad 5/Case E10349 Connector, Ring 16-14 x 5/16" 84627 Pad, 27"...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI FH541V 17 HP 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 Battery is dead Recharge battery or replace if necessary Loose wire or bad connection Check wires and connections Engine will not turn over Bad electrical component Replace bad component Refer to engine owner’s manual and read Fuel system problem IMPORTANT below Propane tank shut off valve in off...
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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