Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine; Operation - North Star 49159 Owner's Manual

Read and understand both the engine and compactor user's manuals before starting or operating the compactor
to avoid incorrect operation that may result in damage or injury.

Starting the Engine

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Perform all the Before Each Use checks.
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Shift the engine On/Off switch to "ON".
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Open the fuel valve.
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If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to the "close" position. If the engine is hot, set the choke lever
to the "open" position.
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Turn the accelerator lever fully counterclockwise.
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Pull the starter grip gently until resistance is felt, then pull hard.
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Leave the engine run idle for 5 minutes for warm-up.
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Turn the accelerator lever fully clockwise to open the throttle fully and operate plate compactor.

Operation

Read and understand both the engine and compactor user's manuals before starting or operating the compactor
to avoid incorrect operation that may result in damage or injury.
Note: Whenever high speed operation (over than 3600 RPM) is NOT required, slow the engine by moving
the speed control lever to a low position to save fuel and extend the life of the equipment.
1. Once the engine has started, firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with one hand then quickly turn the
throttle lever to high speed. The engine speed should be around 2,300 RPM and therefore engage the
centrifugal clutch.
Note: Always move the throttle lever quickly without hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly
will cause the clutch to slip.
2. Firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with both hands as the compactor begins to move forward.
3. Walk behind the compactor watching for any large objects or foreign matter that might cause damage to the
compactor or shoot out causing bodily injury. If objects are in the travel path, slow the engine (stopping
compactor travel) and remove the object before proceeding.
The compactor's travel speed may slow down on soils that contain clay, however there may be cases where
the travel speed slows because the vibrator/compaction plate does not leave the ground surface easily due
to the composition of the soil. To correct this problem:
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(With the compactor turned off) check the vibrator plate to see if clay or other material has been lodged
in the mechanism. If so, clean the plate/mechanism with water and remove the material.
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Remember that the compactor does not work efficiently on clay or very moist soil.
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If the soil is very moist, dry it to a suitable level or perform compaction twice.

Operating Instructions

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