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2.5.3 Petrol Engine
1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF
lever fully to the right.
2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke to ON
by moving the choke lever fully to the le. If restarting
a warm engine, the choke is usually not required.
However, if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial
choke may be required.
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF lever clockwise to the 1”
position.
4. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right. Do
not start the engine on full throttle, as the compactor will vibrate as soon as the engine
starts.
5. Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter handle
with the other. Pull the recoil starter until the engine’s resistance is felt, then let the
starter return.
6. Take care not to pull the recoil starter fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine fires.
8. Once the engine fires, gradually set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving it to
the right.
9. If the engine fails to fire aer several attempts, follow the trouble-shooting guide on
page 8.
10. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine ON /OFF lever counter
clockwise to the “0” position.
11. Turn the fuel lever o.
2.6 To Stop
1. Push the throttle lever to “O” position.
2. Turn the key switch to “O” (o).
3. Close the fuel valve.
2.7 Application
Trench compaction
Road maintenance
Brick paving
Earthworks
Landscaping
Driveway topping