Kawasaki KRH300A - Owner's manual

READ THIS FIRST!

For your safety, read this Owner’s Manual and understand it thoroughly before operating this HAND HELD BLOWER.

G

eneral

A power blower is a high-speed power tool, not a toy. For your own safety and the safety of others, read and be sure you

understand all of the safety precautions contained in the Owner’s Manual before operating the hand held blower. Keep

this

Owner’s Manual, and make it available to all persons who will be using the

hand held

blower. Periodically, review the

manual

to refresh your understanding of the safety instructions contained in it.

Careless or improper use can cause serious injury.

Obey the safety instructions contained in this manual as well as all applicable governmental and workplace safety

standards, regulations and ordinances. Your authorized Kawasaki dealer can show you how to operate your hand held

blower properly.

High pressure of air ﬂow or small blown objects could injure eyes.

Do not direct airthe blast towards people or animals.

Do not allow children to operate the hand held blower.

Operators must

have

sufﬁcient size, strength and

maturity

to be able

to lift and operate the

hand held

blower correctly for

extended periods of use. They must also be able to read, understand and follow the safety instructions in this manual.

Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide gas.

Operate your hand held blower only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Stop the engine immediately if exhaust fumes

cause

you to experience symptoms of headache or nausea.

Gasoline is highly ﬂammable and can be explosive under certain conditions.

Before refueling, stop the engine and allow it to cool. Do not smoke. Make sure areathe is well ventilated and free from

any source of ﬂame or sparks, including appliances with a pilot light. Wipe up fuel spills immediately. Check for and

repair

an they fuel leaks before starting hand held blower.

O

perator

Inattention or fatigue can lead to serious injury.

Never operate the hand held blower under the inﬂuence of drugs or alcohol. Do not use the hand held blower if you

are sick

or taking medication that causes drowsiness. If you get tired while using the hand held blower, take a break.

Always wear appropriate protective gear to avoid injury.

Eye protection in the form of goggles or properly ﬁtted safety glasses must be worn. Hearing protection, such as

earplugs, should also be used. Have your hearing checked regularly. Protect your hands and feet by always wearing

heavy-duty boots and non-slip gloves when operating the hand held blower.

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G

L

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H

Loose clothing or hair can lead to injury.

Unconﬁned hair and loose articles of clothing such as scarves, neckties, jewelry, and so forth, can be drawn into

intake of

the

thethe power blower. Always wear sturdy close-ﬁtting long-sleeve shirts and long pants that still allow

freedom of movement. Secure hairyour to itkeep away from blower intake.

Stop the engine and make sure that the

blower fan is completely stopped before cleaning, checking, performing maintenace

or working on the hand held blower.

Gasoline is highly ﬂammable and can burn or irritate skin.

Change clothing immediately if fuel is spilled on it. Never remove fuel cap while the engine is running.

Be alert for signs of repetitive stress injury.

Using a

hand held

blower or any vibrating

machinery

over a period of time may

cause

numbness, burning

sensations, or

other indications of injury. If you

experience

any

such symptoms

,

discontinue use

of the hand held blower and consult your

doctor.

Hand Held

Blower

Modifying the hand held blower may make it unsafe.

Never modify your

hand held

blower

,

except

as

advised

by Kawasaki in writing. Use only Kawasaki supplied or approved

attachments and repair parts.

Recoil starter rope can injure you if released suddenly.

When starting the engine, grasp the recoil starter ﬁrmly by the grip. Do not grasp the starter rope itself. Always control

the rope during rewind into the

the

housing. Releasing the starter rope suddenly may allow the rope to whip around and

injure you or damage the recoil starter mechanism.

Proper maintenance is essential for safety.

A well-maintained hand held blower is safer and

operates more

efﬁciently. Regularly

check hand held

blower

adjustments

and

replace worn or damaged parts. A worn out or damaged mufﬂer can emit sparks and cause a ﬁre. Increased

noise

levels can lead to hearing loss. Observe maintenance schedule in the Owner’s Manual.

Store hand held blower safely to prevent ﬁre or equipment damage.

To avoid fuel leakage and ﬁre hazard, always empty the fuel tank and r theun carburetor dry before storing your hand

blower. Old fuel can clog the carburetor and lead to hard starting or poor running conditions. Store

your

hand held

blower in

a dry, secure location out of the reach of children. When transporting hand heldyour blower in a

vehicle

, take

precautions

to secure it against damage from falling over and fuel spillage.

held

Whenever you see the symbols shown below, heed their

instructions!

Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices.

This warning symbol identiﬁes special instruc-

tions or procedures which, if not correctly fol-

lowed, could result in personal injury, or loss of

life.

CAUTION

This caution symbol identiﬁes special instruc-

tions or procedures which, if not strictly ob-

served, could result in damage to, or destruction

of equipment.

NOTE

This note symbol indicates points of particular interest

for more efﬁcient and convenient operation.

WARNING

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To protect our environment, properly dispose of used batteries, engine oil, gasoline, coolant, or other components that

you might discard.

Consult your authorized Kawasaki dealer or local environmental waste agency for the proper disposal procedures.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

Fuel Information

THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE ONLY.

A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock index is posted on service station

pumps in the U.S.A.

Emission Control Information

To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated exhaust emission control system

(EM) in

an

compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California

Air

Resources Board.

Also, depending on when your engine was produced, it

may have an assigned emissions durability

period.

* See below for the engine emissions durability period that may apply to your engine.

Exhaust Emission Control System

This system reduces the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere by the exhaust of this engine. The fuel,

ignition and exhaust systems of this engine have been carefully designed and constructed to ensure an efﬁcient engine

with low exhaust pollutant levels.

Engine Emissions Compliance Period

California All Other States

Model Year - 2007 and later Engines less than 50 cc

Durability Period - 300 hours Model Year - 2007 and later

Durability Period - 300 hours

* If your engine has an assigned emissions durability period it will be located on the certiﬁcation label attached

to the engine (IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION : useful life hours).

Evaporative Emission Control System

The evaporative emission control system for KRH300AC model consists of low permeation fuel tank.

Additionally, Kawasaki has incorporated an evaporative emission control system in compliance with

applicable regulations of the California Air Resources Board.

Maintenance and Warranty

Proper maintenance is necessary

to

ensure

that your hand held blower will continue to have low emission levels. This

Owner

’s

Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for your engine. Those items identiﬁed by the Periodic

Maintenance Chart are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable standards.

As the owner of

this

hand held

blower

,

you have the

responsibility

to make sure that

the

recommended

maintenance

is

carried out according to the instructions in this Owner’s Manual at your own expense.

The Kawasaki Limited Emission

Control System Warranty

requires that

you return

your

to an authorized

Kawasaki dealer for remedy under warranty. Please read the warranty carefully, and keep it valid by complying with the

owner

’s

obligations it contains.

Tampering with Emission Control System Prohibited

Federal law and California state law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) the removal or rendering

inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of

design incorporated into any new engine for the purposes of emission control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate

purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the engine after such device or element of design has been removed or

rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below.

Do not tamper with the original emission related parts.

Carburetor and internal parts

Spark plug

Magneto or electronic ignition system

Fuel Filter

Muffler or any internal portion of the muffler

Air

Fuel tank

cleaner element

ITEM Speciﬁcation

Valve Clearance Not Applicable

Not Adjustable

Ignition Timing

Idle Speed

Idle Mixture Screw

High Mixture Screw

Spark Plug Gap

hand held blower

2,800 3,200 r/min (rpm)

FOREWORD

We are pleased you have chosen the Kawasaki Hand Held Blower.

This Owner ’s

Owner ’s Manual.

Man

ual is provided to aid you in the safe and reliable operation of your hand held blower. READ

To

ensure

a long, trouble-free life for your Hand Held Blower, give it proper care and

maintenance

in

accordance with

this

or by any means, electronic mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permisson of

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Although every possible care has been taken

to make this manual as complete and accurate

as possible, Kawasaki cannot guarantee against errors and omissions. Due

to improvements in design and performance

during production, procedures and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Illustrations are provided for general

reference purposes, and may differ from actual product aspects and components.

KAWASAKI MOTORS Corp.,U. S. A.

2007

First Edition (1) : March 2007 (I)

AND UNDERSTAND IT THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HAND HELD BLOWER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Speciﬁcations..............................................................................8

Assembly and Preparation ......................................................... 9

.................................10

Fuel and Oil...........................................................................13

Operating Instructions .............................................................. 15

Starting the Engine ...............................................................15

Warming Up ..........................................................................18

Stopping the Engine..............................................................19

Maintenance and Adjustment...................................................20

Periodic Maintenance Chart..................................................20

Air Cleaner Service. ...............................................................22

Fuel Filter Service.................................................................23

Spark Arrester Cleaning Service ..........................................24

Storage.....................................................................................25

Catalytic Converter ...................................................................26

Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................27

............................28

.................................................... 9

.................................................................10

.......................................................12

Location of Parts and Tools

Location of Parts for Engine Assembly

Location of Labels

Blower Pipes Installation

Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty

8 SPECIFICATIONS

Speciﬁcations

v

eight

Model

Max. Air olume

Max. Air speed

Length x Width x Height

W

Engine

Fuel

m

3

/min (CFM)

m/s (MPH)

Metric

(in.)

kg (lbs)

Type

Displacement ml (cu. in)

Carburetor

Ignition

Spark plug

Starter

Mixing ratio

ank capacity LT

KRH300A/AC

12.5 (450)

56 (125)

340 x 245 x 360

(13.4 x 9.7 x 14.2)

4.4 (9.7)

Forced air cooled 2-stroke,

horizontal shaft, gasoline engine

26.3 (1.61)

Diaphragm type

Solid state ignition

NGK BPMR7A-9

Recoil starter

50 parts of regular unleaded gasoline to 1 part of

2-stroke engine oil by volume

0.5

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 9

Assembly and Preparation

Location of Parts and Tools

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

A. Engine assembly

B. Handle

C. Blower housing

D. Throttle lever

E. Straight pipe

F. End pipe

G. Cover

H. Goggle

I. Spark plug wrench

Location of LabelsLocation of Parts for Engine Assembly

A. Emission certification label

B. Warning label

A. Engine cover

B. Air cleaner assembly/Carburetor

C. Recoil starter

D. Recoil starter grip

E. Priming pump

F. Fuel tank

G. Tank cap

H. Muffler (with spark arrester)

I . Spark plug/Spark plug cap

10 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

J. Enrichment lever for starting cold (choke)

K. Start/stop switch

A

B

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 11

Labels

Warning Label

Emission Certification Label

! !

W A R N I N G D A N G E R

ROTATING FAN! WHEN USED AS A BLOWER THE AIR

INTAKE SCREEN MUST BE CLOSED AND SECURE WITH THE

KNOB NUT, WHEN USED AS A VACUUM THE VACUUM TUBE

AND BAG MUST BE IN PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED.

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Blower Pipes Installation

Stop the engine before installing or removing

blower pipes.

WARNING

Align groove in straight pipe B with pegs D on blower

housing A and slide straight pipe B on to housing (1).

Rotate pipe B clockwise to lock it into place (2).

Align groove in end pipe C with pegs D on pipe B and

slide pipe C until proper position (3).

Rotate pipe C clockwise to lock it into place (4).

A. Blower housing

B. Straight pipe

C. End pipe

D. Peg

A

B

D

A

C

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

13ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

Fuel and Oil

Type:

The fuel is mixture of gasoline and oil. A 50 to 1 mixture

is recommended (50 parts gasoline to 1 part oil). Mix it

thoroughly before pouring it into the hand

held blower

fuel

tank.

CAUTION

Alcohol or "gasohol" may damage the engine.

The hand held blower is designed to run on a

50-to-1

mixture of regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane)

and quality TC class 2–stroke oil or JASO FC

class for air-cooled engines.

The octane rating of gasoline is a measure of its

Pour the measured amount of 2-stroke oil into an approved

resistance to detonation or "knocking". Use a gasoline

with an octane rating equal to or higher than that sho

gasoline container and add the specified amount of gasoline

to the container.

wn

in the table. The Antiknock Index is an average of

the

Research Octane No. (RON) and the Motor Octane

No.

(MON). The Antiknock Index is posted on service

station

pumps in the U.S.A. If the Antiknock Index is not

posted,

be sure the Research Octane No. is adequate.

Minimum

Octane Rating Method

Rating

(RON

+

MON)

Antinock Index

2

87

Researc h Octane Number (RON) 91

Recommended engine oil: High quality 2-stroke air

cooled engine oil

JASO service Clasiﬁcation: FC class

Mixing:

Gasoline is highly ﬂammable and can be explo-

sive under certain circumstances.

Never overﬁll the thetank so that fuel rises into

ﬁller neck. Heat may thecause fuel to expand

and overﬂow through vents in thethe tank cap.

After refueling, make sure cap is closed securely.

If gasoline is spilled on engine or tank, wipe it off

immediately.

WARNING

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION14

NOTE

Do not use the gasoline that has been stored longer

than two months.

To ensure proper starting at low ambient temperatures,

use fresh,

Filling the Tank:

winter grade fuel.

Level the engine before fueling.

Open the fuel tank cap and ﬁll the tank with 50:1 gas/

oil pre-mixed fuel.

Pour slowly to avoid "spit back” and allow air to escape

from the tank.

Recommended Mixing Ratio (50:1)

Gasoline 2 stroke oil

Gal Liter OZ mL

1 3.79 2.6 76

2 7.6 5.1 152

3 11.4 7.8 228

4 15.1 10.4 304

5 18.9 13.0 380

6 22.7 15.6 456

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15

Operating Instructions

Starting the Engine

Checking throttle operation

Move the throttle lever and setting lever through its full

range of motion. It must move smoothly all the way, as

shown, without sticking or binding.

CAUTION

Start (ON) Stop

B

A

A. Throttle lever

B. Throttle setting lever

Place the hand held blower on firm ground.

Move the stop switch to the "ON" position.

Starting the engine

Engine speed can not be adjusted if the throttle

lever and setting lever does not move

smoothly all the way and

without binding.

A

A. Stop switch

16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Slowly push the priming pump several times until the

fuel comes out of the overflow tube. When the gasoline

flows, stop pushing the priming pump.

NOTE

The fuel that flows by pushing the priming pump is

designed to return to the fuel tank.

There is no fear of flooding the engine, so push the

priming pump enough times to get the engine started.

Firmly turn the enrichment lever to the "Starting"

position. (The enrichment lever will be turned to

"clockwise direction" according to "Arrow mark"

indicated on the lever.)

When moving the enrichment lever to the "Starting"

position, it will lock in to place.

The enrichment lever will automatically return to the

running position when the operator grasps the throttle

lever momentarily.

When the engine is already warm or on hot days, do

not turn the enrichment lever.

A

B

C

A. Priming pump

B. Overflow tube

C. Enrichment lever

Running position

Starting position

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17

WARNING

A. Throttle setting lever

B. Throttle lever

Hold the Hand Held Blower with your left hand and

press down firmly.

The recoil starter rope can cause injury if it is

released suddenly. When starting the engine,

grasp the recoil starter firmly by the grip. Do not

grasp the starter rope itself. Always control the

rope during rewind into the housing. Releasing

the starter rope suddenly may allow the rope to

whip around and injure you or damage the recoil

starting mechanism.

Pull the recoil starter grip slowly to engage the starter,

then give a short, quick pull.

A. Handle

B. Recoil starter grip

If the engine fires, but does not run continuously,

repeat the starting procedure.

A

B

Idle Position Half Position

Full Throttle Position

A

18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

Warming Up

CAUTION

Should the engine fail to start, do not try to pull the

recoil starter grip too many times with the enrichment

lever at the "Starting" position. This will cause the fuel

to flood into the cylinder and make starting even more

difficult. In this case, set the enrichment lever to the

"Running" position and repeat the starting procedure.

After starting, vary the engine speed a few minutes.

A

A. Enrichment lever

After starting the engine, run the engine at the idling

speed (throttle lever position is fully CLOSED) for a few

minutes.

Allow sufficient warm-up time to prevent engine

damage. The hand held blower should be run at

idling speed for 3 to 5 minutes to allow it to warm

up before applying a load. This will allow oil to

reach all engine parts, and allow piston

clearance to reach design specifications.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19

Stopping the Engine

Ordinary Stop

Return the throttle lever to the idling position, and keep

the engine running at idling speed for a few second.

Slide the switch to the "STOP" position with "click".

Emergency Stop

Release the throttle lever.

A. Engine switch

A

NOTE

If adjustment is needed, it should be performed by

your authorized Kawasaki dealer.

A

A. Idling screw

Idling Speed

If the engine does not run at the idling speed, it may be

set too low, turn the idling adjust screw clockwise to

increase the engine idling speed. The stable idling

speed is about 3000 r/min (rpm).

Fuel Adjustment

The carburetor has been adjusted to the optimum fuel

supply at the factory. Do not reset the carburetor setting.

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