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Honda GX120 & GX160 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 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 trouble-shooting guide on page 8.
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.
Connection Procedure
1. To assemble the
À
exible drive to the Power Unit, raise the plunger knob on the
À
ange and insert
the
À
exible drive end piece connector.
2. On releasing the knob the plunger should locate in the end piece connector.
3. If the plunger fails to locate, rotate the engine crank shaft with the rope start or handle and push
the end piece in.
Pre-start Checks
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PRE-USE INSPECTION
The following Pre-use inspection must be performed before the start of each work session or after every four hours of use, whichever
is
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rst. Please refer to the service section for detailed guidance. If any fault is discovered, the Pump must not be used until the fault is
recti
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ed.
1. Thoroughly inspect the Pump for signs of damage. Check components are present and secure.
2. Check the
À
exible shaft for signs of damage.
3. Place the Power Unit on a
À
at surface to check the level of oil. Top up if neccesary.
CONNECTION PROCEDURE
Before connecting the Pump to the power unit, You must lay the shaft out to its full length.
DO NOT connect the Pump to the Power Unit whilst the Power Unit is operating. This will cause
extensive damage.
CAUTION
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Start and Stop Procedure
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Throttle ever
Choke ever
Fuel ON/OFF
ever.
