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MACHINE OPERATIONS
LIGHTNING 86039180 05/23/07
3-3
PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM
Adjustments and repairs to the propane fuel system
can only be made by properly trained and certified
Service Technicians.
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 oil-fill cap assembly. Hand tighten only.
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)
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 5-4.2.1
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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Mounting Bolt
Machine Base
Tensioner
Idler Pulley
Adjusting Nut
Tensioning Gauges