Stone XD836Y, Operators & Service Manual

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5.4 TO START MACHINE
1. Check fuel tank, air cleaner, and Stomper lubrication as previously instructed.
2. Open the fuel valve under the tank and the air vent thumbscrew in the tank fill cap.
3. Raise throttle lever 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.
5.5 TO STOP MACHINE
1. Throttle engine down.
2. Close the fuel valve shut-off switch.
5.6 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.
WARNING