Multiquip MVH150D - Manual (Page 17)

MVH-150GH/D — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/04/06) — PAGE 17
MVH-150GH/D — OPERATION
Operation
1. Grasp the compactor's hand grip (Figure 15), and move the
engine throttle lever quickly to the fast position.
2. With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine speed
should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore engaging the cen-
trifugal clutch.
NOTE
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 15) forward.
Figure 15. Direction Lever
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the
travel lever ( Figure 15) 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.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced
in the safety section of this manual before oper-
ating compactor. Keep work area clear of debris
and other objects that could cause damage to
the compactor or bodily injury.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
z Moving the direction lever back and forth
a few times after the engine has been
turned off, will cause the lever to be
locked in the forward position.
z DO NOT try to operate lever forcibly. The
direction lever will operate normally
when the engine is started and the
compactor is in action.
7. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain
clay, however there may be cases where traveling speed
drops because the compaction plate does not leave the
ground surface easily due to the composition of the soil. To
rectify this problem do the following:
z Check the bottom plate to see if clay or
equivalent material has been lodge in the
plate mechanism. If so, wash with water and
remove.
z Remember the compactor does not work as
efficiently on clay or soils that have a high
moisture content level.
z If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil
to appropriate moisture content level or carry
out compaction twice.