Multiquip Mikasa Vibratory Walk-Behind Roller MDR-9DYE - Manual (Page 21)

MQ-MIKASA MDR-9DYE VIBRATORY ROLLER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/19/03) — PAGE 21
MDR-9DYE — OPERATION
Figure 19. Decompression Lever
Figure 17. Starter Key
Figure 18. Engine Start Handle
3. Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it to
the RUN position (Figure 17).
4. Turn the starter key further to the right to the START
position to start the engine.
5. If the engine fails to start, DO NOT continue to rotate
the starter key for more than 5 seconds. Return the
key to the RUN position and wait 20 to 30 seconds
before starting again.
6. After starting the engine, continue to warm up the
engine for about 3 to 10 seconds especially in cold
weather.
Recoil Start
1. Open the fuel cock by turning it clockwise to the down
position (Figure 16).
2. Pull the starting handle slowly until you feel some
resistance (Figure 18). Return handle to original
position.
3. Push down the decompression lever (Figure 19).
4. Pull the starting handle hard and fast to start engine.
5. I f t h e e n g i n e d o e s n o t s t a r t , r e p e a t s t e p s
2 through 4.
When starting with a motor
starter, a decompressor is
n o t n o r m a l l y r e q u i r e d .
However, when ambient
t e m p e r a t u r e o r b a t t e r y
charger level is low, use of
a decompressor will help
make the start-up easier.
NOTE