Multiquip MVH206GH - Manual (Page 20)

PAGE 20 — MVH-206GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/17/08)
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly
without hesitation, because increasing the
engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip.
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction
push the travel lever ( Figure 19) forward.
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction
pull the travel lever ( Figure 19) backwards.
5. Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor
will begin moving in the desired position when the
direction lever has been placed in the desired position.
6. Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the
lookout for any large objects or foreign matter that
might cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
7. If travel lever is placed in the neutral position, the
machine will vibrate in place.
8. To move the compactor laterally, hold the hand grip
firmly and swing compactor. DO NOT swing compactor
while gripping the travel lever.
NORMAL SHUTDOWN
1. Return the throttle lever to the START position (Figure
13). Allow the machine to cool down for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Place the travel lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Place the throttle lever in the STOP position (Figure 20)
to stop the engine.
Figure 19. Travel Lever
4. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position
(Figure 21).
5. Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 22) in the OFF
position.
Figure 21. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
Figure 22. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
Figure 20. Travel Lever (STOP)
OPERATION