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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GASOLINE POWERED MODELS:
STARTING
For detailed instructions refer to EC10D or EC12 (oil
injected) Engine Manual.
1. Open fuel valve.
2. Choke engine. When starting a warm engine,
choke may not be required.
3. Place thottle at idle position.
4. If engine is equipped with a switch, turn to the ON"
position.
5. Pull starter rope.
6. After the engine starts, open the choke. Let engine
warm up in the idle position for approximately one
minute.
If the engine does not start after five or six pulls,
check the spark plug for carbon deposits.
OPERATING
1. After the engine warms up, open the throttle. For
normal operation, open the throttle fully.
2. On uneven areas, pushing down on the handle will
aid climbing ability.
Do not bear down (Body Weight Of Operator) on
the machine.
3. After three passes, the rammer may have more
kick back. This is an indication that ideal
compaction is being reached.
STOPPING
1. Whenever possible, allow the engine to idle before
stopping.
2. Move the throttle to the idle position.
3. Press the stop button on the side of the blower
housing, or turn the switch on the blower housing
to OFF"
4. Close fuel valve.
STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE:
Adding fuel or oil.
Leaving equipment unattended, even if only for
a minute.
Making any repairs or adjustments.
PNEUMATIC POWERED MODELS:
STARTING
1. Connect the air compressor supply hose to the
airammer.
USE SAFETY CLIPS.
2. Open the air supply hose valve on the compressor.
3. Squeeze the Airammer actuator handle.
OPERATING
1. Squeeze the Airammer actuator handle and check
the Airammer pressure gage. If the needle is not in
the green area check the compressor operation
and make sure there are no kinks in the air hose.
2. On uneven areas, pushing down on the handle will
aid climbing ability.
Do not bear down (Body Weight Of Operator) on
the machine.
3. After three passes, the rammer may have more
kick back. This is an indication that ideal
compaction is being reached.
STOPPING
1. Release the Airammer actuator handle. Close the
air supply valve on the compressor. Squeeze the
Airammer actuator handle to depressurize the air
supply hose before disconnecting the air hose.
STOP THE MOTOR BEFORE:
Leaving equipment unattended, even if only for
a minute.
Making any repairs or adjustments.
Summary of Contents for R270R
Page 29: ...27 FIGURE 7 270 450 451 GEARBOX ...
Page 31: ...29 FIGURE 8 374 376 GEARBOX ...
Page 33: ...31 FIGURE 9 270 450 451 LOWER SYSTEM ...
Page 35: ...33 FIGURE 10 374 376 LOWER SYSTEM ...
Page 37: ...35 FIGURE 11 270 450 451 HANDLE ...
Page 39: ...37 FIGURE 12 STANDARD HANDLE OIL INJECTED ONLY ...
Page 41: ...39 FIGURE 13 374 376 HANDLE ...
Page 43: ...41 FIGURE 14 LO PROFILE HANDLE 1 3 6 10 11 13 11 9 ...
Page 45: ...43 FIGURE 15 LO PROFILE HANDLE OIL INJECTED ONLY ...
Page 49: ...47 FIGURE 17 ROBIN ENGINE ...
Page 51: ...49 FIGURE 18 ROBIN OIL INJECTED ENGINE ...
Page 53: ...51 FIGURE 19 LO PROFILE ROBIN ENGINE ...
Page 55: ...53 FIGURE 20 AIRAMMER MOTOR 2 6 5 4 3 1 9 8 7 TO VALVE BLOCK TO MOTOR INLET ...