Multiquip MVH402GHB - Manual (Page 17)

MQ-MIKASA MVH-402GHB PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/17/03) — PAGE 17
MVH-402GHB — OPERATION
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the compactor. It is extremely important that this
section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor
in the field.
Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for the location of controls and
components.
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 7).
2. Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclock-
wise to lower the handle.
3. When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the
butterfly screw.
CAUTION :
Figure 7. Handle Adjustment
2. Move the throttle lever to the START position by opening
it to about 20 degrees (Figure 9).
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the CLOSED position
if starting a cold engine.
Starting the Engine
Recoil Start
1. 1. Place the engine fuel valve lever to the "ON" position.
(Figure 8).
Figure 8. Fuel Valve Lever
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Start)
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the OPEN position if
starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 10. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 11. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
DO NOT attempt to operate
the compactor until the
Safety, General Information and Inspection
sections of this manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood.