PAGE 24 —V304 VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (11/13/09)
V304 — INITIAL START-UP
3. Place the
Engine ON/OFF switch
(Figure 21) in the "ON"
position.
Figure 21. Engine Ignition Switch (0n Position)
Figure 22. Choke Lever
NOTE

The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches

the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The

OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture

for normal operation after starting, and for

restarting a warm engine.

4. Place the
Choke Lever
(Figure 22) in the "OPEN" position
6. Place the
Engine ON/OFF switch
(Figure 24) to the
"START" position. Hold until engine starts.
7. If the engine has started allow switch to return to ON
position, then slowly return the choke lever (Figure 22)
to the
CLOSED
position. If the engine has not started
repeat steps 1 through 5.
8. Before the roller is placed into operation, run the engine
for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that
would associate with a loose guard and/or covers.
9. All rolling is done at full throttle. Your engine governor has
been set at the factory to ensure an optimum speed
setting.
Figure 24. Engine Ignition Switch (Start Position)
NOTE

DO NOT keep the ignition switch in the

START

position for more than 5 seconds.

5. Place the
throttle lever
(Figure 23) halfway between
fast
and
slow
for starting. All sawing is done at full throttle. The
engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum
blade operating speeds.
Figure 23. Throttle Lever