TABLE OF CONTENTS Carbon Monoxide Warning ............3 Safety .................... 4 Tank Use and Storage ..............5 Technical Specifications ..............5 Operator Preparation ..............5 - 6 Starting and Stopping the Kawasaki Engine ........6 Belt Tensioning................7 Pad Change Methods ..............8 Pad Driver Removal ..............
WARNING - CARBON MONOXIDE LETHAL EXHAUST GAS - MUST READ THIS! - Never Run The Engine In A Closed Building Or Confined 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 (Liquified Petroleum 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 above. 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 OPD 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 (Overflow Protection Device) vapor withdrawal type cylinder. These style tanks have a triangle shaped valve handle.
OPERATOR PREPARATION Adjust the handle for comfortable operation. Remove detent pins from the handle, and adjust to the hole alignment that gives the most comfortable height. Replace detent pins. Tighten nuts and bolts if needed. Make sure pad is not torn, pad is well attached and centering device is tightened. Check Oil Level: Starting the engine without the proper amount of oil will cause severe engine damage.
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: Muffler May Be Hot! 1. Close valve and remove propane tank from the Tilt the machine back on its caster. Tilt the machine on either side. machine. Unscrew the pad center threaded hold. Unscrew the pad center threaded hold. 2.
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PART DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER E10120 NYLOC HEX NUT 10-32 E10122 HEX HEAD BOLT 1/4-20 x 1.00 LG E10141 NYLOC HEX JAM NUT 0.3125-18 ZINC E10902 HEX HEAD BOLT 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 LG ZINC E11772 SOLENIOD 12 VDC E11840 DECK 27 INCH BURNISHER E12689 WHEEL 6 INCH DIA E12983...
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PART DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER E10120 NYLOC HEX NUT 10-32 E10122 HEX HEAD BOLT 1/4-20 x 1.00 LG E10141 NYLOC HEX JAM NUT 0.3125-18 ZINC E10902 HEX HEAD BOLT 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 LG ZINC E11772 SOLENIOD 12 VDC E12689 WHEEL 6 INCH DIA E81064 HEX BOLT1/4-20 x 0.75 LG ZINC E81067...
PAD DRIVE SYSTEM EP50028 -- 21" Pad Drive Assembly EP50040 -- 27" Pad Drive Assembly E10112 E81067 E10586 E12444 E10250 -- 21" Pad Driver E10252 -- 27" Pad Driver E81063 E12517 2 Piece Set E10850 Transport Pad E12517 2 Piece Set...
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PART Description QTY. NUMBER E10112 Screw, 5/16"-18 x 1.250 Hex Head Grade 5, Zinc E10250 21" Pad Driver E10252 27" Pad Driver E10586 3/4" Pad Driver Shaft Coupling E10850 Rivet, 3/16" OD x 15/16" L with 3/8" Head E12444 Washer, 5/16" SAE, Zinc E12517 Pad Lock, Center Lok II ®...
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY E86122 E86122 is installed to align the belt drive section of the clutch to the pad driver pulley belt drive section. E89768 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 E89768 Clutch, Centrifugal 1750 RPM 4" Dia. E12447 Washer, 7/16"...
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC E80135 WIRE HARNESS, STANDARD E10449 KEY SWITCH ORANGE 14 GA RED 14 GA GREEN 14 GA E13996 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BLACK 14 GA RED 14 GA YELLOW 14 GA YELLOW 14 GA WIRE HARNESS E80135 1N5402 BLACK 14 GA RED 14 GA LPG SOLENOID VALVE...
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ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (emissions) 80140 WIRE HARNESS, EMISSIONS E10449 KEY SWITCH ORANGE 14 GA RED 14 GA E13996 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BLACK 14 GA GREEN 14 GA RED 14 GA YELLOW 14 GA WIRE HARNESS E80140 YELLOW 14 GA 1N5402 RED 14 GA BLUE 14 GA O2 SENSOR CONTROLLER...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI FS481V ENGINE MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI FS481V PERIODIC MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY DAILY PLEASE REFER TO ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL HOURS HOURS FOR MORE INFORMATION Check engine oil level and add if necessary Check and clean engine intake foam and intake paper filter Check and clean engine cooling air intake filter and replace if necessary (Part Number: E12360)
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...
Betco Corporation recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance of your SORE engine, but Betco Corporation cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the SORE owner you should however be aware that Betco Corporation may deny your warranty if your SORE or its part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modification.
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6. The SORE owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective, emission- related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. 7. Betco Corporation is not liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS OPTIMA XR: SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Locate the hour meter on the operator’s RH side of the machine near the bottom of the handle support. Look down and to your right. The serial number will be stamped into the side of the red deck. HOUR METER HOUR METER SERIAL NUMBER...
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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