STARTUP
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.
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial startup of the compactor. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1.Insert the key to the key switch.
2.Move the throttle lever (Figure 11) to the idle position.
Throttle lever
Idle position 
Handle
Stop position 
Figure 11. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
3.Turn the key to the "Run" position (Figure 12). The buzzer sounds.
Figure 12. Key Positions
4.After "HA" is displayed on the hour tachometer, the display will change immediately to "cumulative time" (Figure 13).
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER | DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER |
HRS
"HA" is displayed at the operation position, then immediately it will change to "Cumulative time".
Figure 13. Hour Tachometer (Cumulative Time)
5.Turn the key further to the "Start" position to start the engine.When the engine starts, let go of the key.When the engine revolution increases, the buzzer stops.
6.When the engine is in operation, the Hour Tachometer display will show the "rotation number" (Figure 14).
Cumulative time | Rotation number |
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER | DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER |
HRS | RPM |
Figure 14. Hour Tachometer (Rotation Number)
7.After the engine has started, warm up the engine at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes, especially in cold weather.
CAUTION
When the engine does not start, do not run the cell motor continuously for more than 5 seconds. Move the key back to the "Run" position then wait about 10 seconds to restart.
While the engine is running, never turn the key switch to the "Start" position.
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