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Honda GX120 & GX160 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 ON by moving the choke lever
fully to the left. 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 switch clockwise to the ‘I’ 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
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rm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter
handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then let
starter
return.
6. Taking care not to pull the starter’s rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine
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res.
8. Once the engine
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res gradually set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving it to the right.
9. If the engine fails to
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re after 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 switch anticlockwise to the ‘0’ position.
11. Turn the fuel off.
Hatz 1B20 Diesel Engine
1. Turn ON the fuel by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever
fully to the right.
2. Set the engine speed control to start.
3. Taking a
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rm hold of the control handle with one
hand, grasp the recoil starter handle with the other.
Pull the handle until engine resistance is felt, then let the starter return.
4. Taking care not to pull the starter’s rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly with both hands.
5. Repeat this procedure until the engine
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res.
6. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, consult the engine manual supplied with the machine.
7. To stop the engine, set the throttle control to idle, then press and hold the red stop button until the engine stops.
Yanmar L48 Diesel Engine
1. Slide the Engine Speed Control Lever to the
RUN
position.
2. Taking a
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rm hold of the Operating handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter handle with the other, Pull the recoil starter
handle until engine resistance is felt, then allow the starter to return.
3. Push the decompression lever down and release it. The decompression lever will automatically return to the original position when
the engine starts.
4. Taking care not to pull the starter rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
5. Repeat until the engine
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Pre-Start Checks
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Pre start-up inspection.
The following Pre-start-up inspection must be performed before the start of each
work session or after every four hours of use, whichever is
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rst. Please refer to
the service section for detailed guidance. If any fault is discovered, the power unit must not be used until the fault is recti
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1. Thoroughly inspect the Power Unit for signs of damage. Check components are present and secure.
2. Check the engine oil level and top up as necessary.
3. Check the engine fuel level and top up as necessary.
4. Check for fuel and oil leaks.
Start and Stop Procedure
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Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Fuel ON/OFF
Lever.
6. Allow the engine run at idle for a few minutes to warm up.
7. After the engine has warmed up, the machine is ready for operation.
8. Move the throttle lever to the high speed position quickly to prevent damage from occuring to the clutch. The ‘Full Throttle’ position
of this machine has been preset at the factory to achieve optimum machine performance.
9.
With the engine running in the full throttle position, the machine will move forward and compact loose ‘lifts’
10. In preparation for stopping the engine, move the throttle lever to the
LOW
position.
11. Allow the engine to idle for 1-3 minutes.
12. To stop the engine, set the engine speed lever to the slide the Engine Speed Control Lever to the
STOP
position
In cold weather if you have trouble starting the engine, remove the Oil Plug and add 2cc of engine oil to
the oil port and reinsert the oil plug.
CAUTION
