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PAGE 22 — MVH508DZ PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/04/14)

OPERATION

1. Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle

lever quickly to the

operation position (Figure 16).

Figure 16. Throttle Lever (Operation Position)

2. With the throttle lever in the run position, the engine

speed should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore

engaging the centrifugal clutch.

3. Using the direction control lever, move the machine

backward or forward (Figure 17). When the direction

control lever is pushed forward, the machine moves

forward. When pulled backward, the machine moves

backward.

Figure 17. Direction Control Lever

CAUTION

ALWAYS follow all safety rules in the safety

section of this manual before operating

compactor. Keep work area clear of debris

and other objects that could cause bodily

injury or damage to the compactor.

Throttle lever

Handle

Idle position

Operation

position

NOTICE

ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without

hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly

causes the clutch to slip.

Reverse

Neutral

Forward

Direction

control lever

4. When the direction control lever is the neutral position,

the machine vibrates staying at the same location

5. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which

contain clay, however there may be cases where

traveling speed drops because the compaction plate

does not leave the ground surface easily due to the

composition of the soil. To rectify this problem do the

following:

• Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent

material has been lodge in the plate mechanism. If so,

wash with water and remove.

• Remember the compactor does not work as efficiently

on clay or soils that have a high moisture content level.

• If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to

appropriate moisture content level or carry out

compaction twice.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Normal Shutdown

1. Move the throttle lever to the

idle position (Figure 18)

and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.

Figure 18. Throttle Lever (Idle)

NOTICE

NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at

high speeds.