V. General Maintenance Procedures
A.
Fuel System
The fuel system works from vacuum created by the engine running. Turning the safety fill cylinder valve on
pressurizes the system for flow to the carburetor once the engine starts to crank.
1.
Adjusting the Regulator:
Note:
The regulator and carburetor, on this machine has been factory pre-set. Only Kent authorized
personnel
trained
and
certified
in
propane
fuel
systems,
should
modify
or adjust the system or its settings.
N.F.P.A. 58 8-1.4 states,
"In the interest of safety, each person engaged in installing,
repairing, filling, or otherwise servicing an LP-Gas engine fuel system shall be properly
trained in the necessary procedures."
2.
Engine Dust Filter
The engine dust filter should be cleaned each hour and after each use by rinsing with mild
detergent.
Squeeze out excess water (do not wring). Allow the filter to air dry.
Failure to maintain a clean engine air filter will cause the engine to overheat. Also, it may
cause the exhaust emissions to elevate to harmful levels!
3.
Carburetor Air Filter
a.Loosen wing nut on top of air cleaner cover.
b.Remove foam pre-cleaner and paper filter element.
c.Clean foam pre-cleaner using the same procedure as "2" above.
d.Clean filter seal, making sure no dust is allowed in carburetor inlet.
e.Inspect paper element.
Replace the paper element if dirty, bent or damaged.
f.Install the clean paper element, pre-cleaner, air cleaner cover and wing nut.
Note: Failure to maintain a clean air filter may produce excessive carbon monoxide
emissions. Inspect it before each operation!
4.
Fuel Hose and Connections
a.Inspection
(1) Inspect hose for abrasions and other signs of wear; replace all worn or damaged
hoses.
(2) Check for gas leaks by spreading a soapy water solution around all connections with
the service valve OPEN and the fuel system pressurized.
b.Fixing Leaking Joints
(1) Uncouple bad joint, clean joint then apply pipe sealing compound (Loc-Tite Pipe
Sealant with Teflon or equivalent) to clean joint.
(2) Recouple joint finger tight plus 1/2 turn.
(3)
Recheck for leaks using soap and water solution and watching for bubbles at
the joint with fuel cylinder service valve turned OPEN and the fuel system
pressurized.
B. Engine Maintenance
1.
Cooling Fin Maintenance
a.Remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.
b.Clean the cooling fins as necessary.
c.Reinstall the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.
2.
Head Bolt Maintenance
Refer to Engine Manufacturer's Service Manual.
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