Multiquip MVH206D - Manual (Page 20)

PAGE 20 — MVH206D PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/25/11)
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
1. For a recoil start type engine, move the throttle lever
quickly to the STOP position.
STOWING THE HANDLE
1. Push up the handle upward (Figure 19) until the handle
locks in place.
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Figure 19. Stowing the Handle
OPERATION
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 18)
to stop the engine.
4. Close the fuel cock (Figure 12).
Figure 18. Travel Lever (STOP)
OPERATION