Multiquip MVC98D2 - Manual (Page 19)

MVC98D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (1/12/11) — PAGE 19
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel cock (Figure 11).
2. Move the engine speed control lever (Figure 12) to the
IDLE position.
Figure 12. Engine Speed Control Lever (Idle Position)
4. 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.
3. Push down the decompression lever (Figure 13) and re-
lease.
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.
Figure 14. Starter Grip
Figure 13. Decompression Lever
Figure 11. Fuel Cock
5. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1 thru 4.
Figure 15. Speed Control Lever (Fast Position)
FAST
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
IDLE
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
Operation
1. Once the engine has started, move the engine speed lever
quickly to the FAST (Figure 15) position.
2. With the engine speed control lever placed in the FAST
position, the engine speed should be between 2,300 ~2,600
RPM’s, therefore engaging the centrifugal clutch.
OPERATION
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly
causes the clutch to slip.
NOTICE