Multiquip MVH304DSB - Manual (Page 17)

MQ-MIKASA MVH-304DSB PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/16/05) — PAGE 17
Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for the location of controls and
components.
Adjusting Handle Height
The heigh of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 8).
2. Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclock-
wise to lower the handle.
3. When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the
butterfly screw.
MVH-304DSB — OPERATION
Figure 8. Handle Adjustment
2. Move the throttle lever to the START position by opening it
to about 20 degrees (Figure 10).
Figure 9. Open Fuel Cock
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Start Position)
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1. Open the fuel cock (Figure 9).
While the engine is running, never try to
turn the starter key to the START position.
CAUTION :
When starting a unit with an
electr ic strar t capability, a
decompressor is not normally
r e q u i r e d . H o w eve r, w h e n
ambient temperature or battery
charger level is low, use of a
decompressor will help make
the start-up easier.
NOTE
6. After starting the engine, continue to warm up the
engine for about 3 to 10 seconds especially in cold
weather.
7. If the buzzer does not stop sounding after the engine
has started, shutdown engine immediately and check
engine oil level. The buzzer functions as engine oil
level warning also.
3. Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it to
the RUN position (Figure 11). The buzzer should
sound at this time.
4. Turn the starter key further to the right to the START
position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding
and the engine starts.
5. If the engine fails to start, DO NOT continue to rotate
the starter key for more than 5 seconds. Return the
key to the RUN position and wait 10 seconds before
starting again.
Figure 11. Starter Switch
DO NOT attempt to operate thecompactor until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have
been
read and thoroughly understood .
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.
CAUTION :