Multiquip MVH508DZ - Manual (Page 20)

PAGE 20 — MVH508DZ PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/04/14)
This section is intended to assist the operator with the
initial startup of the compactor. It is extremely important
that this section be read carefully before attempting to use
the compactor in the field.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1. Insert the key to the key switch.
2. Move the throttle lever (Figure 11) to the
idle position.
Figure 11. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)
3. Turn the key to the "Run" position (Figure 12). The
buzzer sounds.
Figure 12. Key Positions
4. After "HA" is displayed on the hour tachometer, the
display will change immediately to "cumulative time"
(Figure 13).
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor
until the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections of this manual have
been read and thoroughly understood.
Stop position
Throttle lever
Handle Idle position
STARTUP
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
HRS
"HA" is displayed at the operation position, then
immediately it will change to "Cumulative time".
Figure 13. Hour Tachometer (Cumulative Time)
5. Turn the key further to the "Start" position to start the
engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key. When
the engine revolution increases, the buzzer stops.
6. When the engine is in operation, the Hour Tachometer
display will show the "rotation number" (Figure 14).
Figure 14. Hour Tachometer (Rotation Number)
7. After the engine has started, warm up the engine at low
speed for 2 to 3 minutes, especially in cold weather.
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
HRS
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
RPM
Rotation number Cumulative time
CAUTION
When the engine does not start, do not run the cell
motor continuously for more than 5 seconds. Move
the key back to the "Run" position then wait about 10
seconds to restart.
While the engine is running, never turn the key switch
to the "Start" position.