Stone XD836Y, Operators & Service Manual

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3.3.7 Air Cleaner
Engine life will be extended by maintaining clean engine air filters. Remove and clean the air filter
elements daily, or more frequently under dustier job conditions. Wash the pre-filter element clean in a
non-oily cleaning solvent such a "Solvesol". Let the filter dry before reinstalling it in the air cleaner.
Replace air cleaner element every 100 hours. (More frequently in dusty areas).
3.4 TO START MACHINE
1. Check fuel tank, oil tank, air cleaner and Stomper lubrication as previously instructed.
2. Open the fuel valve/shut-off switch on the lower right hand side of the engine and the air vent
thumbscrew in the tank fill cap.
3. Raise throttle lever about halfway and apply the choke.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
4. Pull the starter briskly once or twice to prime the engine, then open choke slightly to prevent
flooding and continue cranking as necessary to start.
5. When engine starts, set choke in the open or run position. Let the engine run at idle to warm up,
then open up to full throttle for operation.
3.5 TO STOP MACHINE
1. Throttle engine down.
2. Close the fuel valve/shut-off switch and tank cap vent.
3.6 OPERATION OF MACHINE
WHEN OPERATING THE STOMPER, KEEP FEET CLEAR FROM THE RAMMING
SHOE. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. WHEN OPERATING THE
STOMPER, HEARING PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN. HEARING LOSS
MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO NOISE.
CAUTION: Never operate on hard, unyielding surfaces. Unwarranteed damage may result.
CAUTION: Always use both hands when operating this machine. This will ensure safe machine operation.
1. In operation, guide the machine but let the machine do the work. Bearing down on the handle is
unnecessary and limits the shoe jump.
2. On nearly level surfaces, the machine moves forward in rapid jumps. On uneven surfaces or inclines,
rocking the handle slightly may assist the Stomper in moving forward.
3. Always guide the Stomper so that the whole shoe, and not just the front or back edge, does the
impacting.
4. As the soil becomes compacted, the jump height of the Stomper will increase.
5. After a brief experience, you will know how to adapt the technique to the job conditions.
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