Ariens 988151 GRAVELY PRO-WALK 36GR, 915150 GRAVELY ZT 50 Detail, Dealer Action, Kawasaki Action

Detail

Fuel fi lter 49019-0707 within a certain date range may be faulty and have the potential to leak from the weld seam. Replacement fuel fi lters will be available shortly.

Dealer Action

Dealers should take the following actions for eligible machines, loose engines and service parts inventory:

ELIGIBLE MACHINE AND LOOSE (“replacement”) ENGINES should not be sold until further notice. Complete the ENGINE APPLICATIONS and REPLACEMENT ENGINES section of the attached FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/ PURCHASE ORDER FORM noting inventory of machines and replacement engines within the eligible engine range. Sign the completed

FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/PURCHASE ORDER FORM on the Dealer Signature line and fax to Kawasaki Order Services at 877-892-2700. Your account will be billed for replacement fuel fi lters upon shipping. Reimbursement will be provided through the warranty process outlined in the Factory Directed Modifi cation (to follow).

SERVICE FUEL FILTER part number 49019-0707 inventory should be immediately destroyed and discarded per the following instructions:

Grip one of the fi ttings with a pair of pliers and twist until the fi tting is removed from the fi lter. The process is shown in Image 1 below.

Image 1: Destroyed fuel filter

Complete the REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTER section of the attached FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/PURCHASE ORDER FORM noting the service part unsold inventory Qty’ of fuel fi lter 49019-0707 that has been destroyed and discarded. Sign the completed FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/PURCHASE ORDER FORM on

the Dealer Signature line and fax to Kawasaki Order Services at 877-892-2700. Your signature acknowledges this service fuel fi lter has been destroyed and discarded per the above instructions in this Stop Sale Bulletin. Your account will not be credited until the completed FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/PURCHASE ORDER FORM has been signed and returned. Your account will be billed for replacement service fuel fi lters upon shipping.

ELIGIBLE TUNE UP KITS should be returned to Kawasaki. Complete the TUNE UP KITS section of the attached FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/ PURCHASE ORDER FORM noting the number of eligible kits. Sign the completed FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/PURCHASE ORDER FORM in the Dealer Signature line and fax to Kawasaki Order Services at 877-892-2700. Kawasaki Order Services will fax a RFC/Shipping Documents upon receipt and processing of the signed FUEL FILTER EXCHANGE/PURCHASE ORDER FORM. Your account will not be credited until kits have been received by Kawasaki. You will be billed for replacement kits upon shipping.

Kawasaki Action

Kawasaki will initiate a Factory Directed Modifi cation (FDM) to replace fuel fi lters on all eligible unsold engines by August 21, 2012. Currently Kawasaki has a limited supply of fuel

filters. Please complete and return the attached form for all eligible unsold units, engines and spare parts inventory by fax (877-892-2700) at your earliest convenience. Kawasaki will ship

replacement	fuel fi lters as soon as available.
A corrective	action plan for consumer units

will follow upon the Consumer Product Safety Commission review and approval.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sincerely,

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Revised August 17, 2012 Page 3 ENG 12-01