CAMON Rotavators
PSR/AM/0912
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To Start Petrol Engine
Using the dipstick provided, check the engine oil level. Top up with 10w/40 oil if necessary.
Check fuel level. Only use unleaded petrol from a clean container. Never re-fuel when the engine is
hot or running. Leave 1” air space in the fuel tank.
Turn the fuel tap to ‘ON’ position, if the engine is cold set the choke lever to ‘ON’ position.
Before starting the engine ensure the gear lever (D) is in neutral position and the power take-off
(PTO) lever is disengaged (E).
Apply half throttle (F).
Move the engine stop lever (B) to position 1 ‘ON’.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it engages then give it a good strong pull to start the engine.
When the engine has started, release the choke lever after a few seconds and return the throttle
lever (F) to idle position.
Lombardini Diesel Engines
Using the dipstick provided, check the engine oil
level. Top up with 10w/40 oil if necessary.
Check fuel level. Only use diesel from a clean
container. Never re-fuel when the engine is hot
or running.
Before starting the engine ensure the gear lever
(D) is in neutral position and the power take-off
(PTO) lever is disengaged (E).
Apply ¾ throttle (F).
Move the engine stop lever (B) to position 1 ‘ON’.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it
engages then give it a good strong pull to start
the engine.
Once the engine has started return the throttle
lever (F) to idle position.
Yanmar Diesel Engines
Using the dipstick provided, check the engine oil
level. Top up with 10w/40 oil if necessary.
Check fuel level. Only use diesel from a clean
container. Never re-fuel when the engine is hot
or running.
Before starting the engine ensure the gear lever
(D) is in neutral position and the power take-off
(PTO) lever is disengaged (E).
Apply ¾ throttle (F).
Move the engine stop lever (B) to position 1 ‘ON’.
Press and hold the decompression lever on top
of the engine.
Pull recoil start handle gently until it engages
then, keeping the decompression lever
depressed, slowly pull the engine over 2-3 times
to prime the engine.
Release the decompression lever and gently pull
over the engine until compression is felt.
Press, but do not hold, the decompression lever
and give the starter handle a good strong pull to
start the engine.
Once the engine has started return the throttle
lever (F) to idle position.
To Start Diesel Engines
