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Operating Instructions
GB
Honda GX120
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 to 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 ‘I’ 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
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rm 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 rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine
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res.
8. Once the engine
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res gradually set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving it to the right.
9. If the engine fails to
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re after several attempts, follow the Troubleshooting Guide.
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.
Troubleshooting Guide
GB
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine will not start.
No fuel.
Open fuel tap.
Fill fuel tank.
Engine switched off.
Switch engine on.
Spark plug fouled.
Clean and reset plug gap.
Engine cold.
Close choke.
Engine
À
ooded.
Honda, open choke, fully open throttle, pull
recoil starter until engine
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res.
Engine still will not start.
Major Fault
Contact Agent or Altrad Belle.
Unit will not vibrate.
Engine speed too slow.
Set engine speed control to fast.
Drive belt tension loose.
Adjust belt tension.
Air
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lter blocked
Clean or renew air
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lter.
Drive failure.
Contact Agent or Altrad Belle.
Vibrator failure.
Contact Agent or Altrad Belle.
Asphalt adhering to plate.
Lack of lubrication.
Use a water spray system.
Bituminous surface
À
aking (laminating).
Over compaction.
Remove and relay.
Low travel speed (plate sinking).
Layer thickness too deep.
Remove some of the material.
Moisture content too high or too low.
Remove material and adjust.
Before you operate or carry out any maintenance on this machine YOU MUST READ and STUDY
this manual.
WARNING
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Fuel ON/OFF
Lever.
