5. OPERATION
5.1 Application
Rammers are designed to compact loose soils and gravel to prevent settling and to provide
a firm, solid base for the placement of footings, concrete slabs, foundations, and other
structures.
5.2 Recommended Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on automotive unleaded gasoline. Use only fresh, clean
gasoline. Gasoline containing water or dirt will damage fuel system.
5.3 Before Starting
5.3.1 Read safety instructions at the beginning of this manual.
5.3.2 Make sure that the gas tank is full.
5.3.3 Check engine oil level.
5.3.4 Place rammer on loose soil or gravel.
DO NOT
start rammer on hard surfaces
such as asphalt or concrete.
5.4 To Start
See Graphic 2
Note:
After transporting the rammer horizontally, upright the rammer and allow the oil to
drain back through the engine. It may take up to 2 minutes for the oil level to recover.
5.4.1 Open fuel valve (e).
5.4.2 Turn engine switch to "ON" (d).
5.4.3 If the engine is cold, close choke (b1) on the carburetor.
Note:
Occasionally, warm engines will need to be choked.
5.4.4 With throttle in idle position (c3), pull the starter rope (a) until the engine starts.
5.4.5 On engines equipped with the low oil shutoff switch, see section Low Oil Shutoff
Switch for additional information.
Note:
First time use, engines recently serviced, run out of fuel or not used for long periods
of time may need the rope to be pulled more times to move fuel to the carburetor.
5.4.6 Open choke (b2) on the carburetor as the engine warms up.
Note:
A cold engine should be allowed to warm up at the idle position (c2) for
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