Multiquip MVC82VE/VEW - Manual (Page 19)

MVC82VE/VEW COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/05/09) — PAGE 19
OPERATION
OPERATION
Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle 1.
lever quickly to the fast position.
With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine 2.
speed should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore
engaging the centrifugal clutch.
Firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with both 3.
hands. The compactor will begin moving forward.
Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout 4.
for any large objects or foreign matter that might cause
damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which 5.
contain clay, however there may be cases where
traveling speed drops because the compaction plate
does not leave the ground surface easily due to the
composition of the soil. To rectify this problem, do the
following:
Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent •
material has been lodged in the plate mechanism. If
so, wash with water and remove.
Remember the compactor does not work as effi ciently •
on clay or soils that have a high moisture content
level.
If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to •
appropriate moisture content level or carry out
compaction twice.
NOTICE
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly
causes the clutch to slip.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Place the throttle lever (Figure 13) in slow position, and 1.
listen for the engine speed to decrease.
Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) in the 2.
"OFF" position.
Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 10) in the " 3. OFF"
position.
CAUTION
NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at
high speeds.