Multiquip MVH150VD2 - Manual (Page 19)

MVH150VD2 PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/10/08) — PAGE 19
To make the compactor move in the forward direction 3.
push the travel lever ( Figure 16) forward. To make the
compactor move in the reverse direction pull the travel
lever backwards.
Direction Lever Figure 16.
Firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with both 4.
hands, the compactor will begin moving forward.
Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout 5.
for any large objects or foreign matter that might cause
damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which 6.
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:
Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent •
material has been lodged in the plate mechanism. If
so, wash with water and remove.
Remember the compactor does not work as effi ciently •
on clay or soils that have a high moisture content
level.
If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to •
appropriate moisture content level or carry out
compaction twice.
NOTICE
Whenever the compactor's vibration becomes weak or
lost during normal operation, regardless of operation
hours, check the V-belt and clutch immediately.
OPERATION
NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Place the speed control lever in the IDLE position. Allow 1.
the engine to cool down for 2 to 3 minutes.
Next, place the speed control lever in the STOP position 2.
(Figure 17) to stop the engine.
Speed Control Lever (Stop Position) Figure 17.
Close the fuel cock (Figure 11). 3.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Move the speed control lever quickly to the STOP 1.
position (Figure 17).
Close the fuel cock. 2.
STOP
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER