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OPERATION
When starting the MTR40SF, perform the following:
1. Open the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock
lever to the open position (Figure 7).
.
Figure 7. Fuel ShutOff Valve (Open)
2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 8) to the "ON"
position (start).
Figure 8. ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
3. Move the throttle lever to the "IDLE" position (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or
personal injury.
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Figure 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Open)
Operation
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine:
1.
Open the
fuel shut- off valve
by moving the
fuel cock
lever to the
open
position (Figure 7).
5 Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it until you feel
a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return the
recoil starter handle to the starter position before releasing.
Figure 11. Recoil Starter
6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to
the half open position to avoid flooding.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully Closed"
(Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is warm,
the unit can be started with choke halfway or completely
open.
2.
Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 8) to the "ON"
position (start).
Figure 8. ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
3. Move the throttle lever to the "IDLE" position (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
OPERATION
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Figure 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Open)
Operation
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine:
1. Open the
fuel shut- off valve
by moving the
fuel cock
lever to the
open
position (Figure 7).
5 Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it until you feel
a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return the
recoil starter handle to the starter position before releasing.
Figure 11. Recoil Starter
6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to
the half open position to avoid flooding.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully Closed"
(Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is warm,
the unit can be started with choke halfway or completely
open.
2. Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 8) to the " ON"
position (start).
Figure 8. ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
3. Move the throttle lever to the "IDLE" position (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
OPERATION
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Figure 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Open)
Operation
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine:
1.
Open the
fuel shut- off valve
by moving the
fuel cock
lever to the
open
position (Figure 7).
5 Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it until you feel
a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return the
recoil starter handle to the starter position before releasing.
Figure 11. Recoil Starter
6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to
the half open position to avoid flooding.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully Closed"
(Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is warm,
the unit can be started with choke halfway or completely
open.
2.
Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 8) to the "ON"
position (start).
Figure 8. ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
3. Move the throttle lever to the "IDLE" position (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
OPERATION
4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully
Closed" Figure 10). In warm weather or when the
engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke
halfway or completely open.
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
5. Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it
until you feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and
quickly. Return the recoil starter handle to the starter
position before releasing.
Figure 11. Recoil Starter
6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10)
to the half open position to avoid flooding.
7. Repeat steps 1 thru 6.
8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
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Figure 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Open)
Operation
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the engine:
1.
Open the
fuel shut- off valve
by moving the
fuel cock
lever to the
open
position (Figure 7).
5 Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it until you feel
a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return the
recoil starter handle to the starter position before releasing.
Figure 11. Recoil Starter
6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to
the half open position to avoid flooding.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully Closed"
(Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is warm,
the unit can be started with choke halfway or completely
open.
2.
Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 8) to the "ON"
position (start).
Figure 8. ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
3. Move the throttle lever to the "IDLE" position (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
OPERATION