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PAGE 16 — MT55F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/06/12)
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Idle)
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
Figure 11. Recoil Starter
4. In cold weather, start the unit with choke lever "Fully
Closed"(Figure 10). In warm weather or when the engine is
warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway or com-
pletely
open
.
5. Grip the recoil starter (Figure 11) handle and pull it until you
feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and quickly. Return
the recoil starter handle to the starter case before releasing.
6. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 10) to the
half open position to avoid flooding.
7. Repeat steps 1 thru 6.
8. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
Operation
1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever
(Figure 12)
quickly
from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN
position . DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may
cause damage to the clutch or spring.
Figure 12. Throttle Lever (Full Open)
OPERATION