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Symptoms of a non-purge cylinder:
•
Relief valve opens due to over pressurized cylinder creating hazardous situation.
•
Moisture in the cylinder.
•
Buffer operates initially but shuts down when fuel mixture becomes too lean.
Refilling & Storing Propane Tanks
The NFPA Technical Committee prohibits the storage of such containers in buildings. There are few
exceptions to this rule. In other words, propane tanks should
NOT
be stored in buildings used by the public
or frequented by anyone passing through or who is working in the building. Full or empty, never leave tanks
in small enclosed areas. The tank(s) must be in a secure, tamper-proof storage enclosure that provides
safety from accident or vandalism.
PROPANE TANKS SHOULD ALWAYS BE TRANSPORTED,
INSTALLED AND USED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OVERFILLING PROPANE TANKS IS HAZARDOUS.
The tank should
NEVER
be completely filled with
liquid propane. 80% of the total tank volume is to be considered at
ALL
times as full. EXPANSION MUST
BE ALLOWED FOR. Propane Buffer tanks are equipped with a fixed liquid level gauge which contacts the
liquid level at 80% of container capacity, allowing 20% for expansion. The top part of this device must be
unscrewed counterclockwise so that vapor can escape through the small hole it its side, as the tank is
refilled. When the escaping vapor starts to give way to liquid, the device must be quickly closed and the
propane nozzle turned off.
‘”IMPORTANT”” The engine and the fuel system on your floor care machine are designed to run on fuel
vapor, not fuel liquid. Overfilling the propane tank will result in damaging the lock off and/or regulator. This
will VOID the WARRANTY on these components.
How to Operate the Machine
Preparing The Machine For Use
BEFORE using any type of powered equipment, proper safety dictates you should visually inspect it.
1. Adjust the HANDLE to a comfortable height and tighten the bolts.
2. BONNET FILTER - Make sure the bonnet air filter atop the engine is clean. It should be changed hourly and
thoroughly cleaned before reuse.
3. Check the engine OIL LEVEL. ** HONDA -
DO NOT
screw the dipstick in to get reading. **KAWASAKI -
DO
screw the dipstick in to get reading.
4. Fill the tank following the instructions as given under the previous heading: "Refilling And Storing Propane
Tanks."
5. PAD AND PAD HOLDER - Inspect the condition of the pad and pad holder. Is there a pad? Is it properly
attached? What is its condition? Ensure pad is clean and has at least a thickness of 1/3 inch.
ALWAYS
turn
off engine to clean or replace pad
.
6. TANK and FUEL LINES - The tank has already been covered but do the fuel lines show any sign of wear and
tear, such as cracks or any corrosion?
Screw the brass fuel line fitting onto the tank service valve hand tight only. This connection
MUST
be secure
because the service valve has a safety valve inside it which will only open if the brass fuel line fitting is
COMPLETELY
seated into the service valve.
Starting the Engine
1. Plug in 110 volt starter cord on models so equipped.
2. We recommend setting the throttle on models with 110 volt starter to the following positions:
** HONDA - Set throttle/choke to the "choke" position. **KAWASAKI - The KAWASAKI single cylinder and
Kawasaki twin cylinder engines are designed to be started in the IDLE throttle position. This creates a
vacuum necessary to open the lock-off valve inside the regulator. Actuation of the throttle lever will keep the
lock-off valve from opening and the engine from getting fuel so the engine will not start. Proper maintenance
will insure easy starting.
3. Open (counterclockwise) the service valve on the propane tank about one and a half turns.
