Multiquip MVC88GE/GEW - Manual (Page 19)

MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/10/11) — PAGE 19
MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 15) to the “OPEN” position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 6.
Figure 14. Starter Grip
8. Before the equipment is placed into operation, run the engine
for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that
would associate with a lose component.
9. To begin compacting, place the throttle lever (Figure 16) in
the " RUN" position.
Figure 15. Choke Lever (Open)
Figure 16. Throttle Lever (Run)
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 17) and
run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
Figure 17. Throttle Lever (Idle)
2. After the engine cools , turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the
“OFF” position (Figure 18).
3. Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 19) in the OFF
position.
Figure 18. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
Figure 19. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
Emergency Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and place
the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.