PRE START-UP CHECKING
•Consult engine manual for detailed starting information.
•Check all bolts and screws for tightness. Loose bolts and screws may cause damage to
the unit.
•Make sure that all dirt, mud, etc., are thoroughly removed from areas such as cooling air
inlet of engine, carburettor, and air cleaner.
•Check V-belt tightness. The normal slack should be approximately 10-15mm (1/2”) when
the belts are forcibly depressed in the middle position between two pulleys. To set belt
tightness; refer to Belt Setting at page 3.
•Check fuel level and refill as required.
•Check engine oil level. If engine oil level is low, refill it with the correct engine oil as
stated in the engine manual.
CAUTION! –Make sure nobody is in the vicinity of the compactor when starting the engine;
it might move suddenly with force.
STARTING (PETROL UNITS)
STEP 1 –Open engine fuel cock.
STEP 2 –Set throttle lever to starting position.
STEP 3 –For cold engine starting, close carburettor choke lever.
STEP 4 –Set engine switch to “ON”.
STEP 5 –Pull recoil starter.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull recoil starter rope to the end as it may cause damage. When the
rope is pulled out, release the rope slowly. Do not let the rope snap back.
STEP 6 –After engine starts, open the choke halfway and warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes with low speed position. The warm up procedure should particularly be
followed during cold weather.
STARTING (DIESEL UNITS)
STEP 1 –Set speed control to low speed.
STEP 2 –Pull recoil starter rope until resistance is felt.
STEP 3 –Bracing foot against engine, pull recoil starter rope with both hands.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull recoil starter rope to the end as it may cause damage. When the
rope is pulled out, release the rope slowly. Do not let the rope snap back.
