Multiquip MVC88VTHW - Manual (Page 18)

page 18 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
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.
sTaRTing THe engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 12) to the
“ On” position.
Figure 12. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
2. Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the idle
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the run position.
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)
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.
STARTUp
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 14) in the “CLOsed”
position if starting a cold engine.
Figure 14. Choke Lever (Closed)
4. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 15) in the
" On" position.
Figure 15. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 16) and slowly pull it
out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding the compression point. Rewind
the rope a little from that point and pull out sharply.
CLOSED
CHOKE LEVER
NOTICE
The CLOsed position of the choke lever enriches the
fuel mixture for starting a COLd engine. The Open
position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal
operation after starting, and for restarting a warm
engine.