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PAGE 24 — MRH800DS2 VIBRATORY ROLLER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/12/11)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine can be started by motor (electric) or manually
(recoil). Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 for the location of
controls and components.
Electric Start
1. On the control handle:
a. Move the throttle lever to the RUN position.
b. Move the travel lever to the NEUTRAL position.
c. Move the vibration lever to the OFF position.
2. Open the fuel cock by turning it clockwise to the down
position (Figure 12).
Figure 12. Open Fuel Cock
3. Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it
to the RUN position (Figure 13). The buzzer should
sound at this time.
Figure 13. Starter Key (Run Position)
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the roller
until the Safety Information, General
Information, and Inspection sections of this
manual have been read and thoroughly
understood.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, never turn the starter key
to the START position
FUEL COCK
(OPEN POSITION)
4. Turn the starter key further to the right to the START
position (Figure 14) to start the engine. Buzzer stops
sounding when the engine speed increases. With safety
switch equipped, motor runs only when the travel lever
is in the neutral position.
Figure 14. Starter Key (Start Position)
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.
7. If the buzzer does not stop sounding after the engine
has started, shutdown engine immediately and check
engine oil level. The buzzer functions as engine oil
level warning also.
RECOIL START
1. Move the throttle lever to the RUN position.
2. Open the fuel cock by turning it clockwise to the down
position (Figure 12).
3. Pull the starting handle slowly until you feel some
resistance (Figure 15). Return handle to original
position.
Figure 15. Engine Start Handle
PULL HANDLE
TO START