PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM
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Adjustments and repairs to the propane fuel system can only be made by properly trained and certified Service Technicians.
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Improper adjustments will cause increased toxic emissions of carbon monoxide and may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
CHANGING OIL
The manufacturer recommends 10W30 oil.
1.Run engine for 5 minutes to warm the oil.
2.Make sure machine is on level surface, pad on the floor. Place container under drain and open the oil drain valve. Allow oil to drain completely.
3.Close drain valve and add 1 qt. Of 10W30 motor oil. Check level and add if necessary.
4.Replace
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DO NOT over fill oil and never run engine with low oil level, this could cause damage to the engine voiding your warranty.
NOTE: When checking oil, remove dip stick, wipe clean, then reinsert the dip stick into the engine. DO NOT SCREW IN (check engine manufacturer manual for recommended procedure). Remove dip stick and observe oil level as indicated on dip stick.
ADJUSTING BELT TENSION
Tools required for this procedure are:
-¾” (19mm) open end wrench
-15/16” (24mm) deep well socket
1.Loosen mounting bolt on top side of machine deck while holding adjusting nut on underside of deck. NOTE: the mounting bolt must be loosened before adjustment can be made.
2.Rotate adjusting nut counter clockwise with socket to apply tension to belt.
3.While holding the tension on the adjusting nut, tighten the mounting bolt on top of the deck.
4.Check belt tension by pinching belt together. Belt should depress only ½” (12mm)
Mounting Bolt
Machine Base
Tensioner
Tensioning Gauges
Idler Pulley | Adjusting Nut |
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MACHINE OPERATIONS
REFUELING/STORING CYLINDERS
The following information refers to regulations within the United States of America and Canada. For other countries, the owner must assure that the required regulations are met.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established standards for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gasses. This standard is NFPA 58.
Liquefied propane will expand 270 times into flammable vapor, which is used as fuel for propane engines. Proper training is recommended for those operating propane powered machines in order to limit the hazards related to the handling and storage of propane fuel cylinders.
REFUELING
The capacity of the 4E240 cylinder is 20lbs., 80% of the total water capacity. Never overfill the cylinder. Have the cylinder filled at a reputable propane dealer.
Do not attempt to repair a propane cylinder yourself. Return the cylinder to your propane dealer for authorized service.
STORING
Propane fuel cylinders whether full or empty should be stored outside the building in a secure cylinder storage cabinet in accordance with NFPA 58
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Vertical Propane fuel cylinders must always be stored in a vertical position. This position assures that the discharge from the pressure relief valve or other items will be largely vapor and not liquid which will expand to 270 times to flammable vapor.
The manufacturer reminds you that the fuel cylinders should be removed from the machine and placed in the proper storage cabinets outside the building.
NOTE: Local authorities may have additional requirements for storage of fuel cylinders. Always check with the local authorities for these additional requirements.
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