2. Open the FUEL COCK ( , [Figure 2]) located under the
fuel tank.
Figure 2
3. Close the CHOKE LEVER: ( , [Figure 3]).
If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, close
the CHOKE LEVER ( , [Figure 3]) fully. If the engine is
warm or the ambient temperature is high, open the Choke
Lever half-way, or keep it fully open.
Figure 3
CLOSE
4. Position the THROTTLE LEVER [Figure 5] to "LOW" speed
position.
5. Pull the STARTER HANDLE ( , [Figure 4]) of RECOIL
STARTER slowly until resistance is felt. This is the
"COMPRESSION" point. Return the Handle to its original
position and pull swiftly. After starting the engine, allow the
Starter Handle to return to its original position while still
holding the Handle.
Figure 4
Avoid fully pulling out the rope. Return the Handle to its
original position.
After the engine starts, set the THROTTLE LEVER [Figure 5]
at the low speed position "LOW" and warm it up without load for
a few minutes. Fully open CHOKE LEVER ( , [Figure 3])
gradually.
Running
1. Shift the THROTTLE LEVER [Figure 5] to "HIGH" speed
position quickly. Vibration starts and the unit moves forward.
Figure 5
2. Softly hold the guide bar with two hands without pushing the
plate; let the machine go forward at its own pace.
3. Changing direction left or right is done by rotating the plate
on itself, pushing the guide bar the opposite way.
4. Circulate the unit all around the area to be compacted in a
systematic way. Depending on the conditions, three to five
passes might be
compaction.
Never let the unit go alone as it may result into severe
injuries.
BX-60WH / BX-80WH / BX-120WH Plate Compactors
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