To the Owner Thank you for purchasing our BBT JD 15HP Electric Start Engine. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Storing Your Engine .............................18 Engine Oil ................................19 Engine Cylinder ..............................19 Storage Precautions .............................19 Transporting .................................19 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................20 Wiring Diagrams ..............................20 SPECIFICATIONS ............................21 WARRANTY & SERVICE ........................21 EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST....................22-25 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE ...........................26 BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your machine. WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who have read, understood and will follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. • To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the engine cool before transporting it or storing it indoors. Battery Connections for Electric Starter (applicable types only) BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
3. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) starter solenoid terminal as shown. 4. Connect the battery negative cable (-) to the battery negative terminal as shown. 5. Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage. The oil sensor will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, fill to the upper limit, and check the oil level regularly. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
WARNING Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. • Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. • Handle fuel only outdoors. • Wipe up spills immediately. BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of petrol. Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage. Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is considered misuse, and the Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged by misuse. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
3. Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST position. Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Slow Throttle Lever BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
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6. If the choke lever or choke rod (applicable types) has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up. Choke Lever Choke Rod (Applicable Types) WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed. Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions provided SLOW with the equipment powered by this engine. BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
3. Place the O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the sediment cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely. 4. Move the fuel valve to the ON position, and check for leaks. Replace the O-ring if there is any leakage. BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
1. Start the engine outdoors, and allow it to warm up to operating temperature. 2. Move the throttle lever to its slowest position. 3. Turn the throttle stop screw to obtain the standard idle speed. Standard idle speed: 1,400 ± 150 rpm Throttle stop screw WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
Refuel with fresh petrol. refuelled with bad petrol. 3. Take engine to an authorized JD Fuel filter clogged, carburettor Replace or repair faulty servicing dealer, or refer to shop malfunction, ignition malfunction, components as necessary. manual. valves stuck, etc. BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
WARNING Drain Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. Bolt You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. • Keep heat, sparks and flame away. • Handle fuel only outdoors. Sediment • Wipe up spills immediately. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position. BBT-JD420 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Wiring Diagrams Oil Sensor and Electric Starter Types Engine Types With Oil sensor and Without Electric Starter WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BBT-JD420...
Parts purchases, consumable components and accessories such as chains, carry bags, batteries, hoses, grinding discs, covers, belts, cable, wheels and blades are not covered by standard warranty. Spare Parts Spare parts are available. Please see our website (www.bbta.com.au) or contact us at bbt@bbta.com.au for more details. BBT-JD420...