Multiquip MVH304GHB - Manual (Page 17)

MQ-MIKASA MVH-304GHB PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/25/02) — PAGE 17
Starting the Engine ( HONDA engine)
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 9) to the "ON"
position.
DO NOT attempt to operate thecompactor until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have
been
read and thoroughly understood .
2. Move the throttle lever to the STARTposition by opening it
to about 20 degrees (Figure 10).
Figure 9. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " OPEN " position
if starting a cold engine.
4. Place the choke lever (Figure 12) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 11. Engine Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 12. Engine Choke Lever (Closed)
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 heigh of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 8).
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 :
MVH-304GHB— OPERATION
Figure 8. Handle Height Adjustment