Product Manual

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RD7 Operation

4.18 Starting the Machine (Hatz Engine)

Requirements

■ Machine is in serviceable condition and has been properly maintained

■ Fuel in the tank

Background

The engine crank is equipped with kick-

back damping to protect the operator

from injury should the engine backfire.

During a backfire, the brief reverse

rotation at the handle tube (a) separates

the link between the crank lug (b) and the

driving dog (c).

Procedure

Perform the procedure below to start the machine.

1. Engage the parking brake (d).

This procedure continues on the next page.

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WARNING

Personal injury hazard. Starting the machine with the exciter lever in the ON

position could result in personal injury.

► Only start the machine when the exciter lever is set to the OFF position.

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