Ammann AVP 1240 H, Operating Instructions Manual

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3.3 Engine operation (Honda)
3.3.1 Starting the engine
Important
To prevent engine damage through oil deficiency, the engine is
provided with a low oil warning system. If the oil level is too low,
the engine switches off automatically (the engine switch remains
in the «ON»-position).
– Move fuel tap (1) to «ON».
– Move choke lever (2) to «CLOSE».
– Adjust engine speed control lever (3) to full load.
– Move engine switch (4) to «ON».
– Pull starter handle (5) slightly until resistance is felt, then pull
out sharply.
Attention
– Do not allow starter handle to rebound against the
engine. Guide starter cable back by hand to reset
position.
– Do not operate choke lever (2) if engine is warm or at high
outside temperature.
If the engine starts:
– Adjust engine speed control lever (3) to idle position.
– Allow the engine to warm up for 1 ... 2 minutes.
– As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever (2)
to the «OPEN»-position.
3.3.2 Switching off the engine
– Adjust engine speed control lever (3) to idle position.
– Turn engine switch (4) to «OFF».
–
Move fuel tap (1) to «OFF».
Important
In an emergency situation, set the engine switch (4) to «OFF» in
order to switch off the engine.
3.4 Engine operation (Hatz)
3.4.1 Starting the engine
– Adjust engine speed control lever (1) to full load „II“.
– Slowly pull out handle (2) with rope, until detectable
resistance can be felt.
– Allow the rope to run back in, to enable you to utilise the whole
length of rope for the starting procedure.
– Take hold of the handle (2) with both hands.
– Pull the starting rope with increasing speed, until the motor
starts up.
–
Allow engine to warm up for 1 ... 2 minutes when idling.
Important
If the motor does not ignite after several unsuccessful attemps at
starting, move the speed control lever back into stop position and
pull the starting rope through slowly, 5 times. Then repeat the
starting procedure.
3. Operation
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