Multiquip MVH502DSB2 - Manual (Page 17)

MVH502DSB/DSB2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/11/11) — PAGE 17
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1. Move the throttle lever to the START position by opening it
to about 20 degrees (Figure 8 ).
2. Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it to
the RUN position (Figure 9).
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.
Figure 7. Handle Adjustment
Figure 9. Starter Switch
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
3. Except for the " Happy Face" status LED, verify that all other
engine status LED's are OFF.
Engine Status LED's Definitions
■ "
Happy Face " status LED. This LED when lit indicates that the
engine and associated components are functioning correctly.
■ "
Battery " status LED. This LED when lit indicates that the
battery charging system is not working correctly. If this LED
remains ON, stop the engine and correct the problem.
■ " Oil Pressure " status LED. This LED when lit indicates that
the Oil pressure is low. If this LED remains ON, stop the engine
and correct the problem.
■ "
Water Temperature " status LED. This LED when lit indicates
that the Water temperature is too high. If this LED remains ON,
stop the engine and correct the problem.
■ "
Air Filter " status LED. This LED when lit indicates that the air
filter is dirty and is not functioning correctly. If this LED remains
ON, stop the engine and correct the problem.
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.
OPERATION
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to run the compactor
until the Safety, General, and Inspection
sections have been read and understood.
While the engine is running, never try to turn the starter
key to the START position.
CAUTION