Marshalltown PC3000T Tectonic Plate Compactor Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
TO START
Never run machine with optional wheels attached.
Apply choke, set throttle, then pull starter once or twice. Open choke slightly to prevent flooding and repeat pulls as necessary. When engine starts,
make sure choke is open or in “run” position and set throttle on idle to let engine idle one or two minutes to warm. Push throttle to set unit in motion.
Engine governor will control engine for optimum speed. Be sure control is used either all the way on or all the way off, as intermediate position may
interfere with the governor and burn out the clutch.
Never operate compactor on concrete or non-yielding surfaces.
TO STOP
Move throttle control to idle position. Actuate stop feature located on engine.
USING THE COMPACTOR
With the engine running at full throttle, the unit will move forward in short, rapid jumps. Grasp the handle lightly and let the compactor do the work.
Use the handle to guide the direction of the travel around obstructions, holes, etc. Reversible handle may be used to guide the machine in and
around corners or up grades. Forward traveling speed of the machine is dependent upon the model used, depth and type of material to be
compacted.
Engine Oil--SAE 30 API SH or SJ (oil with “starburst” certification mark) is recommended for general, all temperature use. Check daily for proper oil
level. DO NOT OVERFILL. See Engine Owner’s Manual for specifications.
Gasoline Fuel--Always use fresh, unleaded gasoline (87 octane min.). Fresh gasoline is blended for the season and reduces gum deposits that could
clog the fuel system. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season.
Refer to the Engine Manual for break- in.
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH FUEL. The engine has a separate oil reservoir in the crankcase. Unleaded gasoline is recommended for use in the engine
since it leaves less combustion chamber deposits.
Fuel is both toxic and flammable
Do not smoke while working with fuel
Do not use near open flame
Always stop engine before refueling
Clean up spilled fuel before starting
Avoid fires by keeping engine clean of accumulated grease and debris
Start, store and refuel on level ground to prevent personal injury
Do not run unit in an enclosed, non-ventilated area
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors and skin contact— serious illness or loss of life could result
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