MASTERPAC PCR3820 Series, Operation Manual

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OPERATION
2.5.3 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
“
1
”
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 firm 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 cope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine fires.
8. Once the engine fires gradually, set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving
it to the right.
9. If the engine fails to fire after several attempts, follow the trouble-shooting guide
on page 9.
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.
2.6 To Stop
1. Push the throttle lever to
“
O
”
position.
2. Turn the key switch to
“
O
”
(off).
3. Close the fuel valve.
2.7 Application
Trench compaction Earthworks
Road maintenance Landscaping
Brick paving Driveway topping