Mvh-150d — operation – Multiquip MVH150D User Manual

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MVH-150D PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/14/07) — PAGE 17

Starting the Engine

1. Open the fuel cock

(Figure 11).

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.

MVH-150D — OPERATION

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)

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.

ALWAYS move the throttle lever
quickly without hesitation,
because increasing the engine
speed slowly causes the clutch
to slip.

NOTE

IDLE

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

FAST

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER