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Component Material.
Handle Steel
Hand Grips
Rubber
Chassis Steel
Engine Aluminium
and
Steel
Gearbox
Aluminium, Steel and
Phosphor
Bronze
Skip Steel
Various Parts
Steel and Rubber
Honda GXV 160 Petrol Engine
Starting
1. Turn the fuel shut off valve to the ON position. See Diagram 1
2. Move the throttle control to the choke position. Do not use the choke when the engine is warm. Move the throttle control slightly
Maximum RPM (Hare) position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
NOTE:- Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
4. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the throttle to the fast (or high) position as soon as the engine warms up enough
to run smoothly without use of the choke.
Throttle Lever
5. Position the throttle control for the desired engine speed. For best engine performance, it is recommended that the engine be
operated with the throttle in the fast (or high) position.
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, which-
ever is
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rst. Please refer to the service section for detailed guidance. If any fault is discovered, the BMD Minidumper must not be used
until the fault is recti
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ed.
1. Thoroughly inspect the BMD Minidumper for signs of damage. Check components are present and secure.
2. Check
À
uid lines, hoses
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ller openings, drain plugs and any other areas for signs of leakage. Fix any leaks before operating.
3. Check the engine oil level and top up as necessary.
4. Check the engine fuel level and top up as necessary.
5. Check for fuel and oil leaks.
Start and Stop Procedure
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For safety reasons, the maximum operating speed must be adjusted with a special tool. Please consult
your authorised Honda dealer for this operation.
CAUTION
6. Using a tachometer, check the engine speed. If you can’t obtain the top no load engine speed speci
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ed, consult your
Honda
dealer.
Stopping
7. Move the throttle control to the stop position. The fuel cock will automatically turn off.
8. When the engine has stopped, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon. See Diagram 2.
Fuel Valve
ON
OFF
Diagram 1
Fuel Valve
ON
OFF
Diagram 2
Safe Disposal.
Instructions for the protection of the environment.
The machine contains valuable materials. Take the discarded
apparatus and accessories to the relevant recycling facilities.
Environment
GB
Summary of Contents for BMD 300
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