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General Maintenance and Adjustments
1.
Fuel control system.
To ensure personal safety, adjustments should ONLY be made by a qualified LPG
system technician or an authorized service center, using an exhaust gas analyzer. Do not operate the machine
if carbon monoxide levels exceed OSHA standards.
2. Pad replacement.
Tilt the machine back on its rear caster to reach the pad centering device. Turn the
outer ring counterclockwise to remove it. Remove the old pad. Install the new pad by carefully centering it
against the "harpoon hook" plastic gripper. Replace the center locking ring. Check rotation of the pad driver.
Eccentricity of the pad should not exceed 1/4 of an inch.
3.
Belt replacement.
Tilt the machine on its side (observing the following precautions) and block securely.
**KAWASAKI and HONDA single cylinder -
Do not turn the carburetor side down.
Oil will enter the intake
manifold and may cause engine damage. Turn the machines with the exhaust side down.
**KAWASAKI twin cylinder. Do not tilt the machine on its nose as this is where the carburetor is located. It is
okay to turn this model on either its left or right side.
(a) Remove pad.
(b) Use a suitable wrench to secure the top of the shaft and spin off the pad driver.
(c) Remove old belt carefully and completely.
(d) Install new belt and adjust the pressure of the tensioner
(e) Reinstall pad driver.
Recommended 25 Hour Maintenance Items
>Change engine oil.
>Check pad driver for loose parts.
>Check belt for wear or slippage.
>Check engine pulley for tightness.
>Check wheel bolts.
>Check engine mount bolts.
>Check handle bolts.
>Check for leakage of engine oil at the various seals.
Recommended Oil Change Intervals
Do not exceed the 25 hour oil change interval. Oil changes more frequent than 25 hours will give even
longer engine life. In any case, always use 30HD or 10W30 engine oil with all of the following ratings: SF,
SG, and CC. The. various engines have different oil sump capacities. Make sure the oil level is maintained
at the "FULL" level.
Recommended 200 Hour Maintenance
Return machine to authorized service center for overall checkup.
