Kawasaki twin cylinder engines maintenance

[RayMcD]

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

 

[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 .

 

[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

 

[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 .

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

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

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.

 

[Gescha]

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

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.

 

[RayMcD]

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.

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

 

[7394]

I do like the idea of the long round brush and don't see that causing a problem.

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.

 

[davis2]

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.

I use a leaf blower. They are also great for blowing water off your car after a wash. It reduces water spots

 

[davis2]

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

Get a cat.