Stopping The Engine; After Each Use; Lifting And Transporting The Compactor - North Star 49159 Owner's Manual

Stopping the Engine

Never stop the engine abruptly from full speed. Slow the speed and allow the engine to run idle for a few minutes.
This is necessary to prevent the moisture of the outside air from getting into the engine carburetor.
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Slow the engine to idle by turning accelerator lever fully counterclockwise.
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Shift the engine On/Off switch to the "OFF" poison.
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Close the fuel valve.
See
the engine manual for further information.
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Remove the foreign substances such as soil, stone or dirt from compactor and engine.
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Clean the engine cylinder cooling fins.
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Clean or replace the air filter.
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Check the general condition of the compactor.
Storage
In case of storing the plate compactor for a long period of time (for more than 30 days):
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Drain the fuel tank completely.
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Run the engine until the fuel in the fuel in the carburetor is completely consumed.
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Drain the engine oil and follow procedures described in engine manual for engine storage.
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Cover the compactor completely with dry cloth for storage.
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Store the compactor in a clean, dry place.

Lifting and Transporting the Compactor

After Each Use

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