Operation
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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: wc_gr001454
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
(c2)
, 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.
