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PG. 8 SIDEWINDER
Remember that being safe is a full-time, every
day job. Follow all information posted on the
machine and the LP tank.
Never allow anyone to operate this machine who has
not read or cannot understand the given instructions.
C. Troubleshooting the electrical system
1. Check all wire connections for obvious
problems. Remove LPG tank, then remove
battery box cover. Check all connections
visibly and physically. If any "loose", dam-
aged or unconnected wires are noticed,
replace or repair as needed.
2. Check the battery posts and wires. Always
wear a face shield, safety glasses and pro-
tective clothing when working around a
battery! The gases can be explosive and the
acid is highly corrosive to metals, cloth and
ALL HUMAN TISSUE (skin, eyes, etc.) If the
battery post(s) are corroded, remove the
wires and clean posts and wires. Applying
some axle grease on the posts of the battery
after they are cleaned will slow down the bat-
tery corrosion process. If nothing obvious is
noted, a more detailed investigation is war-
ranted. Before any such troubleshooting
begins, the following things should be done:
3. Replace propane LPG tank with one from
a machine that runs.
4. Charge the battery or provide an absolute
source of 12 volt DC power capable of 50
amperes total output. (A pair of good
jumper cables form your car or truck bat-
tery will suffice.) Equip yourself with an
inexpensive 12 volt test light.
5. If the trouble seems to be in the electrical con-
trol equipment, you may wish to disconnect
the starter from the system so as to check the
system without spinning the engine.
6. Battery rundown. A common problem is let-
ting the battery run down. What usually hap-
pens is that it takes the crew a few jobs to get
used to the whole system, so the machine is
stopped and started quite often. Key left in on
position, when engine is turned off, will result
in battery running down—dying.
D. Troubleshooting Main Drive Belts
If the engine runs, but the drive unit will not engage,
this is usually related to the main drive brush belt
or belt tension spring. Without removing the drive
unit you can check and fix the following:
1. Remove the four 3/8" bolts holding the belt
cover to the body. Remove the (1) 3/8" bolt
SIDEWINDER PG. 5
holding the muffler bracket to the belt cover.
Check if belt tension spring is attached to
the idler spring mount bolt on the body.
2. Check to see if belts have come off of input
pulley or centrifugal clutch. If so, install
belts back on the pulley. Note: If belts come
off again they are probably worn or
stretched and need replacement.
3. To replace engine drive belts:
Loosen the (3) bolts on the right hand side
of the upper deck approximately 4 to 5 turns.
Be sure at least half of the bolt threads
remain engaged. Place machine in the tilt-
back position. Remove old or worn belts
and replace them with the new ones.
Remove one end of the tension spring to aid
in installation of new belts. Check for wear
on the springs and their catches.
4. Re-attach tension spring to mount bolt and
tighten (3) 1/2" bolts. Slide the belt cover into
place and start (4) 3/8" bolts into belt cover
(hand tighten only). Start (1) 3/8" bolt into
muffler bracket and belt cover, then tighten
all (5) 3/8" bolts.
5. To change the brush drive belt: Remove
three (3) bolts on the right hand side of
upper deck (use a 3/4" wrench). Slowly raise
front of machine off the floor. Remove Input
Boom Pulley and Boom Arm from Brush
Drive by using the two 3/4" wrenches—slid-
ing them into the slots in the boom pulley
shaft to unscrew the pulley from the shaft.
Remove six (6) bolts from bottom side of
Brush Drive and split Brush Drive Top Pan
and Brush Drive Plate. Remove worn belt
and replace. It is a good idea at this time to
check the Tension Spring, bearings and idler
for damage and replace them if necessary.
KAWASAKI ENGINES
Tune-up Specifications
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Ignition Timing
Unadjustable
Spark Plugs:
Champion – RCJ8Y
Gap
0.75 mm (0.30 in)
Low Idle Speed
1500 RPM
High Idle Speed
3400 RPM
Valve Clearance
IN: 0.10-0.15 mm
(0.004-0.006 in)
EX: 0.10-0.15 mm
(0.004-0.006 in)
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