Warranty

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Starting the Engine
NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK ON A HOT ENGINE
Start-Up
e controls required to start and run the plate compactor are
located on the engine and the handlebars. A detailed description of
engine operation and precautions is available in the engine operation
manual.
Starting a Cold Engine
1. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to ON (see Figure 6).
2. Move choke lever to the closed (full choke) position.
3. Move fuel valve to open position (Model 104001).
4. Move throttle control lever to low (see Figure 7).
5. Pull recoil handle slowly one time and allow to return normally.
6. Pull recoil handle out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.
7. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to “no choke”
position and increase throttle speed towards full throttle.
Restarting A Warm Engine
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does
not normally require use of the choke. Adjust throttle speed to “high”
for best plate compactor action.
Idle Speed
Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the
engine when compacting is not being performed. Lowering the
engine speed to “idle” will help extend the life of the engine as well as
conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the equipment.
Operating Speed
For normal compacting, set the throttle lever to “fast”.
Shutting Down
To stop the engine move the engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
!
WARNING
START
STOP
START
ENGINE
FULL
THROTTLE
LOW
THROTTLE
STOP
ENGINE
Figure 6
Figure 7
ENGINE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
RECOIL
STARTER
THROTTLE
CHOKE
FUEL VALVE
(Model 104001)
C
Y
D
H
L
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER