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Kawasaki twin cylinder engines maintenance

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RayMcD

Otherthan blowing is off with compressed air, what do you do the clean the top of a twin cylinder Kawasaki engine? thanks Ray


#2

S

SeniorCitizen

vacuum or air but be certain the area between the engine head and the shroud is clean too . That air flow can be determined while the engine is running by holding our hand down around the spark plugs . It's possible for a mouse build a nest in that area overnight . That may not be possible for some that house the mower .


#3

7394

7394

I use a clothes dryer vent brush w/flexable shaft to handle (see image) to push down between each of the cylinder fins (I remove blower housing for this end of each mow season

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#4

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SeniorCitizen

The brush reminds me of one i modified to clean Cottonwood blooms from Condenser coils .
Cut the handle off , chuck it in your drill and spin it for troublesome areas . Yes sir , i've done many things in my life other people don't do .;)


#5

Tiger Small Engine

Tiger Small Engine

RayMcD said:
Otherthan blowing is off with compressed air, what do you do the clean the top of a twin cylinder Kawasaki engine? thanks Ray
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Remove engine shroud and cylinder head tins and visually inspect engine and cooling fins for dirt, grass, and debris. Use a screwdriver, wire brush and air compressor air gun to remove debris as needed. Supposed to be checked annually, although many are seldom or never checked and cleaned. I clean several engines each year this way for customers every year. Engine will probably eventually overheat if not cleaned, and then more problems and expense.


#6

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Gescha

RayMcD said:
Otherthan blowing is off with compressed air, what do you do the clean the top of a twin cylinder Kawasaki engine? thanks Ray
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Compressed air is your best choice.
People who wash their engines are causing slow death to it.
Once a year or so, it may be worth removing the shroud and other covers to do a really good cleaning between fins.


#7

R

RayMcD

Gescha said:
Compressed air is your best choice.
People who wash their engines are causing slow death to it.
Once a year or so, it may be worth removing the shroud and other covers to do a really good cleaning between fins.
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Gentlemen, thanks, I have removed the engine cal couple time and used compressed air to blow it clean as recommended. I just wanted to make sure that was sufficient. I do like the idea of the long round brush and don't see that causing a problem. Last thing I would be inclinde to do is to flush the engine with water.
My storage building is very tight and I keep rodent traps loaded all the time as a back up. Never have I had problem them in the building, they did do terrible number on my daughter car several years back while it sat under the car cover, Cheer All, Ray


#8

7394

7394

RayMcD said:
I do like the idea of the long round brush and don't see that causing a problem.
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Ray- That is just if you see lots of debris between the cylinder fins. It's a very effective tool, imo.

I never use water, just compressed air.


#9

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davis2

Gescha said:
Compressed air is your best choice.
People who wash their engines are causing slow death to it.
Once a year or so, it may be worth removing the shroud and other covers to do a really good cleaning between fins.
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I use a leaf blower. They are also great for blowing water off your car after a wash. It reduces water spots


#10

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davis2

RayMcD said:
Gentlemen, thanks, I have removed the engine cal couple time and used compressed air to blow it clean as recommended. I just wanted to make sure that was sufficient. I do like the idea of the long round brush and don't see that causing a problem. Last thing I would be inclinde to do is to flush the engine with water.
My storage building is very tight and I keep rodent traps loaded all the time as a back up. Never have I had problem them in the building, they did do terrible number on my daughter car several years back while it sat under the car cover, Cheer All, Ray
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Get a cat.


#11

7394

7394

davis2 said:
I use a leaf blower. They are also great for blowing water off your car after a wash. It reduces water spots
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Yep, same here, easy to blow off a waxed machine.. And I wax my toys.


#12

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davis2

7394 said:
Yep, same here, easy to blow off a waxed machine.. And I wax my toys.
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Yeah the wife's truck usually gets the spa treatment... I'm too busy with chores to do my own.


#13

7394

7394

Hear ya man. I just make time, for my stuff.. Wife can wash her Lincoln. Actually she goes to local brushless wash. .


#14

R

RayMcD

davis2 said:
Get a cat.
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I'd rather drown the little buggers, r


#15

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SeniorCitizen

I washed a ford P U engine with a very scant amount of water . It's no fun walking home .


#16

7394

7394

SeniorCitizen said:
It's no fun walking home .
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Nope, been there..


#17

BubbaSam

BubbaSam

I've read all of the replies about the cleaning of the Kawasaki engines and TOTALLY AGREE! I store my mowers in a 3 bay, open face shed, always covered. However that does NOT stop the mice from getting in under the shroud and building nests AND chewing wires. I did just pulled the shroud off and found a nest and and acorns. They also chewed the covering off one of the wires. Harbor Freight has liquid tape for around $20 which worked great.

During storage I do put moth balls in and around which acts as a deterrent.

But, like all the guys said, do this yearly which is EXCELLENT advice if not stored in a critter proof area or you DO run the risk of much more costly happenings later!


#18

7394

7394

Some I have read remove the blower housing after last mow & leave it off till ready for new season..Then re-install.


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