Operator's Manual

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

g000502

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5

ProductOverview.....................................................7

Controls.............................................................7

Specications....................................................9

Operation..................................................................9

PreparingtoUsetheMachine.............................9

AddingFuel........................................................9

CheckingtheMachine-FluidLevels..................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................12

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12

TransportingtheMachine.................................12

OperatingTips.................................................13

Maintenance...........................................................14

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................14

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................15

EngineMaintenance...........................................15

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................15

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................17

ServicingtheSpring-HousingOil......................18

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................20

CompactorShoeMaintenance.............................21

CheckingtheCompactorShoe.........................21

Cleaning..............................................................21

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................21

Storage...................................................................22

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RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................22

Troubleshooting......................................................23