Multiquip manual MDR-9GH START-UP, Place the Choke Lever in the Closed position

2.Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 17) in the "ON" position.

Figure 17. Engine ON/OFF Switch

The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the fuel mixture for

NOTE starting a COLD engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

MDR-9GH — START-UP

4.Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 19) halfway between fast and slowfor starting. The engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum operating speeds.

Figure 19. Throttle Lever

5.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 20) and slowly pull it out.The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- spondingtothecompressionpoint.Pullthestartergripbriskly and smoothly for starting.

3.Place the Choke Lever (Figure 18) in the "CLOSED " position.

Figure 20. Starter Grip

CAUTION

DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible.

Figure 18. Choke Lever

CAUTION

The engine speed has been set at the factory. Changing the governor speed could damage the vibratory roller.

Electric Start

1.Turn the key to the "START" position until the engine starts. Iftheenginefailstostartwithin5seconds,releasethekey,and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again.

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