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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. Always keep the
engine oil level between the full and add marks on the dipstick. Do not loosen oil fill cap or remove dipstick while engine is
running.
•Park your burnisher on a level surface.
•Turn the oil fill cap counter clockwise and then lift from the fill tube.
•Wipe the dip stick clean and push it back into the oil fill tube until the cap seats and then withdraw it to check: the oil
level. (Do not screw cap on to check oil). Add if necessary. If the oil level is low, add API Class SM oil having a SAE
viscosity grade appropriate for the expected temperatures as indicated in the Operators Manual (Usually a HD30 or
10W30).
•Important Note:
Do Not Overfill
•Replace oil cap.
Inspect fuel hoses and fittings for wear and leaks. Have all worn hoses and leaks repaired before operating.
Look and listen for exhaust leaks. Have all leaks repaired before operating.
Check the carburetor filter and air filter for debris. Clean and replace if necessary.
Connect fuel hose to tank by screwing the hose fitting to tank. You must tighten all the way down to make fuel connection.
Turn tank knob slowly until you hear the flow of fuel into fuel system.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE KAWASAKI ENGINE
Starting The Kawasaki Engine
The Kawasaki engine is equipped with a 12 volt starter and a key switch start.
1. Place propane tank into handle assembly and close propane tank strap clamp to secure tank.
2. Attach propane hose coupling and fully tighten.
3. Tilt machine back so that pad is off the floor.
4. Open propane tank valve (turn counterclockwise) and check for any leaks.
5. Put throttle cable into the “slow” position. (Note: If starting is difficult, you can place throttle in the fast” position).
6. Turn the ignition - start switch to the “start” position and hold it there until the engine starts. Do not crank for more
than 20 seconds at a time and wait at least one minute between tries when cranking. See troubleshooting guide if the
engine does not start after several tries.
7. After engine starts, set throttle to a slow operating speed until the motor warms up. Engine speed may be increased
after 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Check for frost on the regulator and fuel line. Frost will indicate that the machine is drawing liquid propane from an
overfilled or incorrect tank.
9. If frost is present on the regulator or fuel line, turn off the machine and have the tank inspected by a certified
technician.
Stopping The Kawasaki Engine
1. Turn propane tank valve to the closed position (turn clockwise) and allow the engine to continue running until it runs
out of fuel.
2. Turn key to the off position. (In an emergency, turn the key to the off position. Backfiring may occur when using this
method).
BELT TENSIONING
OPERATOR PREPARATION
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" wrench to tighten tensioner bolt.
Tilt Machine back onto rear caster or tilt machine onto its side.
1.
Remove the pad driver using 3/4" open ended wrench. (See pad changing & pad driver removal section)
2.
On top of the deck use a 9/16" wrench to loosen the belt tensioner bolt.
3.
Using a 15/16" socket and extension, fully tighten the belt tensioner from the underside of the deck.
4.
Back off fully tightened belt tensioner about 10-15 degrees about 1 mark or about 2 inches at the end of
5.
the socket handle. (Note: There are 5 marks on the side of the tensioner. Each mark is equal to about
15 degrees and this leaves about 60 degrees of tightness.)
While holding the belt tensioner in position tighten the tensioner bolt on top of the deck.
6.
TIGHTEN SECURELY!
Hand test the tensioner by pushing and pulling on the tensioner. The belt should be tight and the arm
7.
should move about 10-15 degrees about 1".
