B. Handle
Figure 10
Adjustment
Engine Speed Adjustment
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting or the carburetor setting to increase the engine speed. Each carburetor is adjusted at the factory with either a cap or stop plate installed on the mixture screw. Any adjustments must be performed an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
| DAILY | FIRST 8 | EVERY 25 | EVERY 50 | EVERY 100 | EVERY 200 | EVERY 300 |
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Check oil level and add engine oil | z |
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Check for loose or lost nuts and | z |
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screws |
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Check for fuel and oil leakage | z |
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Check for brake control lever | z |
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function |
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Check or clean recoil starter and | z |
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air intake screen Tighten nuts |
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and screws |
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Clean air cleaner foam element |
| z | z |
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Clean air cleaner paper element |
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Change engine oil |
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Clean and |
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Replace air cleaner paper |
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element |
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Clean dust and dirt from cylinder |
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and cylinder head fins |
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Clean combustion chamber |
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Check and adjust valve clearance |
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Clean and lap valve seating |
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surface |
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Periodic Maintenance Chart
NOTE: The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as necessary by operating condition. Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
Oil Level Check
Check oil level daily and before each operation. Be sure oil level is maintained. See PREPARATION .
Oil Change
WARNING: Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow engine temperature to drop from hot to warm before draining and handling oil.
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter change oil every 50 hours.
•Run the engine to warm oil.
•Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
•Stop the engine.
Two alternate methods of draining oil are described in the following lines. For convenient handling, the first
method is recommended.
1. Draining Oil From Crank Case
•Tip the mower as shown in Figure 11 below. Remove the dipstick from the engine and pour entire oil from the crank case into an appropriate container.
WARNING: Before tipping the equipment, make sure to run the engine till fuel runs dry.
WARNING: While tipping the engine, keep muffler side down as shown below.
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