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RD12A/12K Operation

6.9 Starting, Operating, and Stopping the RD12A (Gasoline)

Requirements

■ The machine is in serviceable condition and has been properly maintained.

■ There is fuel in the tank.

Starting the

machine

Perform the following procedure to start the machine.

1. Sit in the operator’s seat and fasten the seat belt.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Set the forward/reverse control (a) in the NEUTRAL position.

Note: The roller will not start unless the forward/reverse control is in the NEUTRAL

position.

4. If the engine is cold, move the choke lever (b) down into the CLOSED position.

If the engine is warm, move the choke control up to the OPEN position.

5. Set the engine throttle switch (c) to the high (rabbit) position.

NOTICE: Do not crank the engine ignition switch for more than 15 seconds at one

time. Longer cranking cycles could lead to starter damage.

6. Turn the start key (d) to the start position until the engine starts, then release the

key.

7. Move the choke lever to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.

8. Set the engine throttle to the low position.

Note: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before operating the roller.

This procedure continues on the next page.

DANGER

Asphyxiation hazard. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide and can kill in

minutes.

► Do not start the engine in an enclosed space.

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