MBW 7000 Series - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATING
STARTING ENGINE
For detailed instructions refer to Engine
Manual.
1. When starting engine, THROTTLE MUST BE
IN AN IDLE POSITION. Open fuel valve.
Choke engine if necessary, (when starting a
warm engine it may not be necessary to
choke it).
2. Pull starter rope. After engine starts, the
choke lever can be moved back to the open
position. Let the engine warm up in the idle
position for one or two minutes.
RUNNING
1. After the engine warms up, fully open throttle.
Compactor will begin vibrating and moving in
a forward direction. The number of passes
needed to reach the compaction level
desired will depend on soil type and
moisture. Maximum compaction of soil has
been reached when excessive kickback is
noticed in the compactor.
2. When using the compactor on asphalt use
the water sprinkling system to keep the plate
bottom from adhering to the hot asphalt
surface.
STOPPING
1. To stop compactor from traveling forward
return engine throttle to idle position.
2. Whenever possible, it is recommended to let
the engine idle before stopping.
3. Turn switch on engine to STOP' position.
For detailed instructions refer to Engine
Manual.
4. Turn off fuel valve.
STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE:
D ADDING FUEL.
D LEAVING EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED, IF
ONLY FOR A MINUTE.
D MAKING ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS
TO UNIT.