Multiquip Mikasa Vibratory Walk-Behind Roller MDR-9D - Manual (Page 21)

MQ-MIKASA MDR-9D VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/17/03) — PAGE 21
2. To make the roller move in the reverse direction pull the travel
lever ( Figure 20) backwards.
3. Firmly gasp the roller's hand grip, the roller will begin moving
in the desired position when the direction lever has been
placed in the desired position.
2. Pull up decompression lever (Figure 17) to position
1 and release.
Figure 18. Starting Handle Guide Sleeve
Figure 17. Decompression Lever
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in
the safety section of this manual before operating
roller. Keep work area clear of debris and other
objects that could cause damage to the roller or
bodily injury.
CAUTION
1. To make the roller move in the forward direction push the
travel lever ( Figure 20) forward. This roller has a hydraulic
variable speed transmission. By moving the travel lever
varioys increments, you can vary the speed from 0 to 1.8 mph
(0 to 3 km/hr).
Figure 20. Travel Lever
TRAVELING
4. When turning the starting handle, observe the correct
operating position (Figure 19).
5. Grasp the starting handle firmly in both hands and
turn counterclockwise at increasing speed. Five turns
of the starting handle are needed to build up enough
compression to start the engine.
6. Once the engine starts, stop cranking and remove
the starting handle from the guide sleeve.
Figure 19. Starting Handle Operating Position
There is a risk of injury from the rotating starting
handle. When using the starting handle, keep
the body clear of the handle to avoid being
struck. If the engine backfires because the
handle was not turned firmly enough release
the starting handle immediately and stop the
engine.
CAUTION :
DO NOT reduce speed during work.
When shifting travel lever from forward
to reverse, be sure to stop the lever at
the neutral position first before moving
the lever to the opposite direction. DO
NOT shift the lever from forward to
reverse (or reverse to forward) in one
motion.
CAUTION
After test travel, shut down engine and
check for any problems including oil
leakage. If any trouble is found, correct
the problem before attempting to operate
the roller again.
CAUTION
3. Insert the starting handle into the engine’s starting
handle guide sleeve (Figure 18).
MDR-9D — START-UP
Electric Start
1. Turn the key to the "START" position until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, release the key, and
wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again