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4 - Choke not in ON Position
4 - Throttle must be positioned
at choke for a cold start
5 - Blocked fuel line
5 - Clean the fuel line
6 - Fouled spark plug
6 - Clean, adjust gap, or replace
7 - Engine flooding
7 - Wait a few minutes to
restart, but do not prime
Engine runs
erratically
1 - Spark plug wire loose
1 - Connect and tighten spark
plug wire
2 - Unit running on CHOKE
2 - Move choke lever to OFF
3 - Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
3 - Clean fuel line. Fill tank with
clean, fresh gasoline
4 - Vent plugged
4 - Clear vent
5 - Water or dirt in fuel system
5 - Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel
6 - Dirty air cleaner
6 - Clean or replace air cleaner
Engine overheats
1 - Engine oil level low
1 - Fill crankcase with proper oil
2 - Dirty air cleaner
2 - Clean air cleaner
3 - Air flow restricted
3 - Remove blower housing and
clean
Engine will not stop
when throttle
control is positioned
at stop, or engine
speed does not
increase properly
when throttle
control is adjusted.
1 - Debris interfering with
throttle linkage
1 - Clean dirt and debris
Compactor is
difficult to control
when pounding
(machine jumps or
lurches forward)
1 - Too high engine speed on
hard ground
1 - Set the throttle lever at lower
speed
12.
STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION
9.1.
Storage.
9.1.1.
If the plate compactor will not be used for a period longer than 30 days,
following the steps below to prepare your unit for storage.
9.1.2.
Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can
start to go stale in 30 days. Stale fuel has high gum content and can clog the
carburetor and restrict fuel flow.
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