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2.6.2 To Start - 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,
partial choke may be required.
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch clockwise to “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 cord 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 coun-
terclockwise to the “0” position.
11. Turn the fuel off.
2.7 To Stop
1. Before stopping, idle speed for a few minutes.
2. Leave and/or key in stopping position.
3. Close the fuel valve.
2.8 To Start Cutting
1. Start engine and let engine warm up. All cutting is done at full throttle.
2. Align blade and saw with cut. If wet cutting, open water valve and turn water safety
switch ON.
3. Step on the left side of PEDAL until a “click” is heard, then turn on the WHEEL HANDLE
on the top of the machine to remove the equipment forward and reverse, step down on
the right side of PEDAL to change to the “push” driving system.
