OPERATION
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood.
Releasing the Handle
1.Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 13) then push down on the hand grip to release the handle.
Figure 14. Handle Adjustment
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start (Option)
1.Open the fuel cock (Figure 15).
Figure 15. Open Fuel Cock
2.Place the throttle lever (Figure 16) in the START position (center). Place the travel lever in the neutral position (center)
Figure 13. Handle Release Pin
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1.Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 14).
2.Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclock- wise to lower the handle.
3.When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the butterflyscrew.
Figure 16. Travel/Throttle Lever (Start Positions)
3.Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to the RUN position (Figure 17).The buzzer should sound at this time.
4.Turn the ignition key further to the right to the START position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding and the engine starts.
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