Engine troubleshooting – Minuteman Mirage 28 Propane Burnisher - 17 HP Kawasaki M220028K17A User Manual

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Parts And Instruction Manual
28” Mirage Propane Burnisher

KAWASAKI ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

INTERVAL

MAINTENANCE

Daily

First 8 hr. Every 25 Hr. Every 50 hr. Every 100 hr. Every 200 hr. Every 300 hr.

Check and add engine oil

Check for loose or lost nuts and screws

Check for fuel and oil leakage

Check battery electrolyte level

Check or clean air intake screen

Clean air cleaner foam element

Clean air cleaner paper element

Clean dust and dirt from cylinder and
cylinder head fins

Tighten nuts and screws

Change engine oil

Clean and gap spark plugs

Change oil filter

Replace air cleaner paper element

Clean combustion chambers

Clean and adjust valve clearance

*

Clean and lap valve seating surface

*After the 1st 50 hours

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON PROBLEMS & PROBABLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Engine cranks but will not start

• Fuel cylinder is empty

Refill cylinder

• Shutoff valve is closed

Open valve

• Clogged, obstructed, kinked or cut fuel or vacuum line

Remove obstruction or replace line

• Spark plug lead disconnected

Connect lead to spark plug

• Faulty choke or throttle settings

Set controls to correct positions

• Faulty ignition coil

Replace coil

• Faulty kill switch

Replace switch

• Faulty regulator

Replace regulator

Engine starts hard

• Faulty choke or throttle settings

Set controls to correct position

• Clogged, obstructed, kinked or cut fuel or vacuum line

Remove obstruction or replace line

• Faulty regulator

Replace regulator

• Low compression

Valves need adjustment
Have engine serviced by a trained technician

Engine will not crank

• Battery is discharged

Charge or replace battery

• Loose or faulty connections or wires

Tighten, repair or replace wires

• Faulty ignition key switch or starter control switch

Repair or replace switch(es)

Engine overheats

• Incorrect fuel settings

Have engine serviced

• Air intake filter screen or cooling fins clogged

Clean and clear debris or replace filter

• Low oil level

Check and add oil

Exhaust emissions or propane odor

• Carburetor or regulator setting incorrect

Have engine serviced by a trained technician

• Dirty or clogged air filter

Replace air filter

• Choke engaged

Adjust to correct settings

• Loose fittings, clamps or hoses cracked, hoses cut or leaking

Tighten or seal; check with soap and water solution,
if bubbles appear, part is still leaking; replace

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