Multiquip MVC88GH/GHW - Manual (Page 17)

MVC88GH/GHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/11/11) — PAGE 17
1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 9) in the "ON" position.
Figure 9. Fuel Valve Lever
2. Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 10) in the "ON"
position.
Figure 10. Engine ON/Off Switch
3. Place the Choke Lever (Figure 11) in the "OPEN" position.
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Figure 11. Choke Lever
4. Place the throttle lever (Figure 12) halfway between fast
and slow .
Figure 12. Throttle Lever
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding the compression point. Rewind the rope a little from
that point and pull out sharply.
Figure 13. Starter Grip
OPERATION
DO NOT attempt to operate the
compactor until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of this
manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood .
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end
D O NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.
CAUTION
The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the
fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN
position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal
operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
NOTICE