Kawasaki KRH300A - Owner's manual

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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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N
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L
I
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Loose clothing or hair can lead to injury.
Unconned 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-tting 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 ammable 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 rmly 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
efciently. Regularly
check hand held
blower
adjustments
and
replace worn or damaged parts. A worn out or damaged mufer can emit sparks and cause a re. Increased
noise
levels can lead to hearing loss. Observe maintenance schedule in the Owners Manual.
Store hand held blower safely to prevent re or equipment damage.
To avoid fuel leakage and re 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 efcient 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 efcient 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 certication 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 identied 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 Owners 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 Specication
Valve Clearance Not Applicable
Not Adjustable
Not Adjustable
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.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
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
Specications..............................................................................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
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 2stroke 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 Clasication: FC class
Mixing:
Gasoline is highly ammable and can be explo-
sive under certain circumstances.
Never overll the thetank so that fuel rises into
ller neck. Heat may thecause fuel to expand
and overow 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 ll the tank with 50:1 gas/
oil pre-mixed fuel.
Pour slowly to avoid "spit backand 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
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
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".
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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