Correct way to start a compactor

[psarinuk]

Hi, I've a 2 year old compactor that has not been used for more than a year now.
I've now forgotten how to start it.

In the first pic, the red switch needs to be turned on.

How about the settings on the second pic? Are they supposed to be @ max (to the right) when starting?

There is also a throttle control on the handle bar that increases the speed once started and leads the compactor to vibrate and move.

But at the moment, I can't get this started

Please help. Thanks.

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[Spark123]

Looks like a honda engine or similar, red switch on, both the choke and fuel to the right (on), fuel tap on if there is one, pull the handle.
When it has warmed up a bit turn the choke down and eventually off.

 

[cotswoldbuilders]

Exactly as Spark said, also check theres no dirt in the carb, take spark plug out and clean, or replace.

 

[maltaron]

If it has stood for a year it will most likely have waxed fuel in the carb. It will need a thorough clean including the jets. It may be worth a trip to a Honda equipment dealer.

 

[psarinuk]

Hi,
I've cleaned the spark plug using sand paper (had some carbon in it).
Opened the air filter and it looked reasonably clean without any dust.

Where is the carburettor? Is it housed in the small round yellow metal container underneath the fuel/ choke control?

I was also thinking, can I use the COLD START spray (around the air filter) to ease starting.

Just to let you know that it has started twice in the last 2 days but due to me trying to reduce the noise within 10 seconds, it was turned off

Thanks.

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[Hugh Jaleak]

If it has started then seems it's ok? I would be very reluctant to use 'easy start', engines soon become 'addicted' to it and wont go without it. Once any old fuel in the carb, (carb wont hold a lot), has been burnt then the carb will be pulling fresh fuel from the tank, if it runs without coughing then should be fine.

My mower sits in the garage all winter and starts easily enough for the first cut of the year. Those Honda engines are pretty tough!

 

[cotswoldbuilders]

Undo the nut holding the bowl on, underneath the carb, just above the red plate, r/h side.
Clean it out then refit, turn petrol of first.