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. •...
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E86125 Screw, #10-32 x 1.000 Hex Head, Zinc E86235 Deck 24" Strip Machine E86238 Splash Skirt, 24" Model E87988 Decal, BETCO Lil Bertha E87989 Transport Wheel Bracket E87990 Pin, 3/8" x 4" Detent with Ring E88314 Handle Support Left E88315...
PARTS LIST Page Part # Description E11170 Tensioner Access Cover Page Part # Description E11289 Key 1/4"" x 1/4"" x 1.500"" E10022 Honda Voltage Regulator E11335 Wheel 10 inch 2.50 W E11340 3/4" OD Wheel Axle E10074 Hose, 6 LOLA Fuel Line 9.5mm ID x 16mm OD x 17" L E10077 Fitting, 1/8""...
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Belt, BB68 Double V E87986 Pin, 5/16"" x 3/4"" Detent with Ring E87987 Screw, 7/16"-14 x 1.000 Hex Head, Grade 5, Zinc E87988 Decal, BETCO Lil Bertha E87989 Transport Wheel Bracket E87990 Pin, 3/8"" x 4"" Detent with Ring E87991 Screw, 5/16"-18 x 1.750 Hex Head, Grade 5, Zinc...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE HONDA 13 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.
MAIN DRIVE BELT Removal Remove main drive belt tensioner access plate. Remove front access panel bolts and panel. Loosen main drive belt tensioner bolt using a 3/4" wrench. Through the front access slip the belt up over the main drive pulley of the brush drive plate. You can finish removing the main drive belt through the rear opening of the machine under the handle.
BRUSH CHANGE Remove propane tank. Remove front access panel to gain access to the brush drive shaft tops. Lay the machine on its side with the brush drive plate installed. The brush drive shaft and brush mount plate are LEFT HAND THREADS. Using a 3/4"...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Loose wire or bad connection Check wires and connections Engine will not turn Bad electrical component Replace bad component over Refer to engine owner’s manual and read Fuel system problem IMPORTANT below Propane tank shut off valve in Open propane tank shut off valve completely off position Low oil...
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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