Operations Manual

4.4 To Start

1. Open the fuel shut-oﬀ valve by moving the fuel cock level to the open position.

2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position.

3. Push the choke to the closed position.

3. Grip the recoil starter handle and pull it until you feel slight resistance. Then pull quickly.

Return the recoil starter handle to the starter case before releasing.

4. If the engine has started, return the choke lever slowly to the full-open position.

5. Be sure to warm-up the engine for a period 3 to 5 minutes at low speed.

NOTE: If it is diﬀicult to start the engine by repeatedly pulling the starter rope, remove

ignition plug and check the sparking performance. If the plug is wet due to excessive fuel

intake or soiled, replace the coil or clean suﬀiciently. With the ignition plug removed, pull

the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to discharge excessive gas.

4.5 Operation

1. Turn the choke lever to open the choke. Run the engine for 5 minutes at low speed to

warm the engine.

2. Move the throttle lever quickly to the “FULL OPEN” position. DO NOT move the throttle

lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring.

3. Aer starting the tamping action, adjust the jumping motion to suit the particular soil

condition by lightly controlling the throttle lever. When the engine speed falls between the

set values shown on the engine, your work can be carried out at the best eﬀiciency. Increas-

ing the engine speed unnecessarily does not cause the compaction force to increase. On

the contrary, a resultant resonance causes the compaction force to decrease, damaging the

machine.

4. Under cold weather, the oil in the machine may become viscous, causing the tamping

rammer to perform somewhat irregular movement. It is recommended to perform a

warm-up run while moving the throttle lever repeatedly between ON and OFF positions,

before beginning to work.

Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL OPEN position.

Operating the rammer at less than full speeds can result in damage to the

clutch springs or foot.

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