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Operation – Multiquip MVH306GH User Manual

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PAGE 18 — MVH306GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/31/14)

Adjusting Handle Height

The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .

1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 13).

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.

Figure 13. Handle Adjustment

STARTING THE ENGINE

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.

Refer to Figure 4 for the location of controls and components.

Releasing the Handle

1. Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 12) then push down on

the hand grip to release the handle.

Figure 12. Handle Release Pin

Starting the Engine (

HONDA

engine)

1. Place the engine

fuel valve lever

(Figure 14) to the "ON"

position.

2.

Move the throttle lever to the START position (Figure 15).

Figure 14. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

Figure 15. Throttle Lever (Start Position)

OPERATION

DO NOT attempt to operate the
compactor until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of this
manual have been

read and

thoroughly understood

.

CAUTION