Multiquip Mikasa Reversible Plate Compactor MVH-402DSB - Manual (Page 17)

MQ-MIKASA MVH-402DSB PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/30/05) — PAGE 17
Figure 10. Starter Switch
MVH-402DSB — 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.
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.
While the engine is running, never try to turn
the starter key to the START position.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Figure 7. Handle Adjustment
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1. Open the fuel cock (Figure 8).
2. Move the throttle lever to the START position by opening it
to about 20 degrees (Figure 9).
Figure 8. Open Fuel Cock
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Start)
3. Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it to
the RUN position (Figure 10). The buzzer should
sound at this time.
4. Turn the starter key further to the right to the START
position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding
and the engine starts.
5. If the engine fails to start, DO NOT continue to rotate
the starter key for more than 5 seconds. Return the
key to the RUN position and wait 10 seconds before
starting again.
6. After starting the engine, continue to warm up the
engine for about 3 to 10 seconds especially in cold
weather.
7. If the buzzer does not stop sounding after the engine
has started, shutdown engine immediately and check
engine oil level. The buzzer functions as engine oil
level warning also.
When starting a unit with
anelectric start capability, a
decompressor is not normally
r e q u i r e d . H oweve r, w h e n
a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e o r
battery charger level is low,
use of a decompressor will
help make the start-up easier.
NOTE