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Operating Instructions
Honda GX100
1. Fuel
Tank,
2. Choke Lever,
3. Fuel ON/OFF Lever,
4. Engine Oil Filler / Dipstick,
5. Throttle Lever,
6. Recoil Starter Handle,
7. Engine ON/OFF Switch
1
3
2
7
5
4
6
Stopping the engine
1. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle. Allow the engine to idle for at least 2 minutes
2. Turn the engine ON / OFF switch anti-clockwise to the ‘0’ position.
3. Turn the fuel off.
Starting the 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 right. 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 bottom.
5. Taking a â 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 and pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine â res.
8. Once the engine â res gradually set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving it to the left.
9. If the engine fails to â re after several attempts, follow the trouble-shooting guide.
10. Due to the centrifugal clutch, the plate will not vibrate until the engine speed is increased.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before you operate or carry out any maintenance on this machine YOU MUST READ and STUDY
this manual.
WARNING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine will not start.
No fuel.
Open fuel tap.
Fill fuel tank.
Engine switched off.
Switch engine on.
Spark plug fouled.
Clean and reset plug gap.
Engine cold.
Close choke.
Engine ô ooded.
Open choke, fully open throttle, pull recoil starter until
engine
â
res.
Engine still will not start
Major Fault
Contact Agent or Belle Group.
Unit will not vibrate.
Engine speed too slow.
Set engine speed control to fast.
Drive belt tension loose.
Adjust belt tension
Air â lter blocked.
Clean or renew air â lter.
Drive failure.
Contact Agent or Belle Group.
Vibrator failure.
Contact Agent or Belle Group.
Asphalt adhering to plate.
Lack of lubrication.
Use water
Bituminous surface
Over compaction.
Remove and relay.
ô aking (laminating).
Low travel speed
Layer thickness too deep.
Remove some of the material.
(plate sinking).
Moisture content too high or too low.
Remove material and adjust.
