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Operation BS 50-4

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5. Operation

5.1 Application

Rammers are designed to compact loose soils and gravel to prevent

settling and to provide a firm, solid base for the placement of footings,

concrete slabs, foundations, and other structures.

5.2 Recommended Fuel

This engine is certified to operate on automotive unleaded gasoline.

Use only fresh, clean gasoline. Gasoline containing water or dirt will

damage fuel system.

5.3 Before Starting

5.3.1 Read safety instructions at the beginning of this manual.

5.3.2 Make sure that the gas tank is full.

5.3.3 Check engine oil level.

5.3.4 Place rammer on loose soil or gravel. DO NOT start rammer on hard

surfaces such as asphalt or concrete.

5.4 To Start

See Graphic: wc_gr001454

Note: After transporting the rammer horizontally, upright the rammer

and allow the oil to drain back through the engine. It may take up to 2

minutes for the oil level to recover.

5.4.1 Open fuel valve (e).

5.4.2 Turn engine switch to "ON" (d).

5.4.3 If the engine is cold, close choke (b1) on the carburetor.

Note: Occasionally, warm engines will need to be choked.

5.4.4 With throttle in idle position (c2), pull the starter rope (a) until the

engine starts.

5.4.5 On engines equipped with the low oil shutoff switch, see section Low

Oil Shutoff Switch for additional information.

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