Ybravo BRAVO 65 User Manual

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL

BRAVO 65 Blower

Model: 65-101

Operator’s Manual

Read these instructions carefully and make sure you
understand them before using the BRAVO 65.

P/N 990020-1

Rev. 08/2009

INTRODUCTION

Careless or improper use of this blower can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Carefully read, understand and follow ALL instructions in this manual before using
the BRAVO 65 Blower.

Allow only competent adults to operate this blower. It is the owner’s responsibility to
ensure that all operators of this blower have read and understand the content of this
manual.

Common sense:

The focus of this manual is HOW to operate and service the equipment safely. It is not possible to cover every con­ceivable situation you can face when using this blower. Therefore use this product only in a manner described in
this manual. Operation or handling the machine in any other manner can lead to serious injury or death. If a
situation is not described in this manual it should be considered dangerous - and not be done.

If you are unfamiliar with this product make sure that you carefully understand how it functions and practice all
operations and handling before putting the machine to use. Familiarize yourself in the presence of an experienced
operator. Avoid all situations that are beyond your capability.

If you still feel uncertain about the operating procedures after reading these instructions DO NOT operate the
machine until you have consulted an experienced operator.

If you have further questions you can contact - Ybravo.com, by writing or calling, see information below. You may
also fi nd a dealer close to you by searching the internet at: www.ybravo.com
Ybravo.com, will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both
effi ciently and safely. Additional manuals are available at NO CHARGE and can also be obtained on the internet site.

Ybravo.com, LLC

P.O.Box 2209
Livermore CA 94551
USA

Toll Free #: 888 ybravo1
Phone #: [phone]
Fax #: [phone]
Internet Site: www.ybravo.com

(888 927 2861)

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When working and operating garden equipment - approved personal safety items should be used:

Hearing

Protection

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Eye

Protection

Respiratory

Protection

Protective

Gloves

NOTICE

The engine is equipped with a spark arrester in
the muffl er.

It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar
laws. Be aware of local laws and regulations. Spark
arresters are available from Ybravo.com.

Protective

Shoes

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

In this manual a Safety Alert Symbol followed by the signal words WARNING and CAUTION are used to
identify safety information about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

These signal words mean:

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a message not related to personal injury.

SAFETY HAZARDS

WARNING

DO NOT MODIFY THE PRODUCT
Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modifi ed without the permission of the manu-
facturer. Always use genuine parts and accessories. Unauthorized modifi cations, parts and/or acces-
sories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. Your warranty may not
cover damage or liability caused by the use of unauthorized accessories or replacement parts.

WARNING

ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
Running an engine in a confi ned or badly ven-
tilated area can result in injury or death due to
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

During the normal use of this machine, opera­tor may be exposed to a noise level equal to or
higher than 85 dB(A). Use hearing protection.

CAUTION

HEARING HAZARD

REGISTER THE PRODUCT

Please register your new blower with Ybravo.com, by mailing in a copy of this page together with your

address information or (better) register the blower online at the internet site:

www.ybravo.com

Registration will allow us to contact you in case of any critical updates or recalls on this machine.

Product registration has been found helpful in tracing stolen equipment.
Record the following information for your records:
PURCHASE DATE: ________________

MODEL No: _______________________ SERIAL No: ________________________

The blower model and serial number are critical in order to obtain the correct service parts. Ybravo.com has service parts
available as listed in the spare parts list. All engine parts are available from Ybravo.com and through the Kawasaki engine
dealer network.
Mail information:

Street Address: _______________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ___________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________

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CONTENTS

Content Page

Introduction, personal safety ...................... 2

General safety message............................. 2-3

Registration of the product ......................... 3

Table of contents ........................................ 4

Emission control information....................... 4

The machine’s safety equipment ................ 5

General safety precautions ........................ 5-6

General working instructions ...................... 6

What is what on the blower ......................... 7

Assembly of the blower ............................... 7

Fuel handling ............................................... 8

Fuel mixture ................................................. 8

Fueling ......................................................... 8

Start and stop .............................................. 9

Maintenance ................................................ 10

Muffl er
Cooling system
Air fi lter
Spark plug

Maintenance schedule ................................ 11-12

Technical data ............................................. 13

Warranty statement ..................................... 15

EMISSION CONTROL

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

Fuel information

THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED
REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE ONLY.
Use a minimum of 87 octane. The engine will not operate on

gasoline marketed as E-85 (85% ethanol)

EMISSION CONTROL

Maintenance and Warranty

Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your engine
will continue to have low emission levels. This Operator’s
Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for
your engine. Those items identifi ed in the maintenance sec-
tion are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable
standards.
As the owner of the blower, you have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended maintenance is carried out
according to the instructions in this Operator’s Manual at your
own expense.
The Ybravo.com Warranty requires that you return your blower
to an authorized Kawasaki or Ybravo.com dealer for remedy
under warranty. Please read the warranty carefully, and keep
it valid by complying with the owner’s obligations it contains.

Engine Emissions Compliance Period

California All Other States

Model Year – 2000 and later Engines 50cc and more
Durability Period – 300 hours Model Year – 2004 and later
Durability Period – 300 hours
(Category A)

If your engine has an assigned emissions durability period it
will be located on the certifi cation label attached to the engine.

Tampering with emission controls 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 is 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 parts­Spark plug­Magneto or electronic ignition system­Fuel fi lter-
Muffl er or any internal portion of the muffl er-
Air cleaner element-

Emission control information

To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has
incorporated an exhaust emission control system in 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 emission durability period. See below
for the engine emissions durability period that applies 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 effi cient engine with
low exhaust pollution levels.

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General safety precautions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2. Vibration damping system

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your
vision, your judgement or your coordination.

- Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under
the heading Personal Safety Equipment page 2.

- Never use a machine that has been modifi ed in any way
from its original design.

- Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service must be carried out
by trained and qualifi ed specialists. See instructions under the
heading Maintenance page 10.

- All covers and guards must be fi tted before starting the
blower. Make sure the spark plug cap and high tension wire
lead are not damaged. An electric shock can result from if the
components are damaged.

- The operator of the blower must ensure that no people
or animals are any closer than 50 feet (15 meters) to the
work area. Never point the blower nozzle toward people or
animals.

- The blower may throw objects at high velocity that can
ricochet and hit the operator. This can cause serious eye
damage.

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system,
which is designed to give as vibration-free and comfortable
use as possible.

The machine’s vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibrations.

WARNING

Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood-vessel
or nerve injury to persons suffering from blood circula­tion problems. Seek medical attention if you experi­ence physical symptoms that can be related to over
exposure to vibrations. Examples of such symptoms
are “numbness”, “lack of feeling”, “tickling”, “prick­ing”, “pain”, lack of or a reduction in normal strength,
changes in the color of the skin or its surfaces. These
symptoms normally appear in the fi ngers, hands, or
wrists. Never use a machine with defective safety
equipment. Follow the inspection, maintenance and
service instructions described in this section.

Inspection:

Check the vibration damping element
regularly for material cracks and
distortion.

Check that the vibration damping
element is undamaged and securely
attached.

The machine’s safety equipment

This section describes the machine’s safety equipment, its
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. See the chapter “What is
what” page 10 to locate where this equipment is positioned on
your machine.

WARNING

Never use a machine with defective safety equipment.
Follow the inspection, maintenance and service
instructions described in this section.

1.Stop switch

The stop switch should always be used to stop the engine.

Verify function:

Start the engine and make sure that the engine stops when the
stop switch is pushed into the OFF position.

3. Muffl er

The muffl er is designed to give the lowest possible noise level
and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the opera­tor. In warm and dry climate, the risk of fi re is obvious. There-
fore the muffl er has a spark arrestor screen. Always make
sure that your muffl er is fi tted with the spark arrestor screen.
Follow the instructions for the maintenance of the muffl er
described in this manual.

Inspection:

Never use a machine that has a defective muffl er .
Check regularly that the muffl er is secure.
A blocked screen can cause the engine to overheat with seri-

ous damage as a result. Never use a muffl er with a defective
spark arrestor screen.

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