Multiquip MVH406GH - Manual (Page 18)

PAGE 18 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 14).
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.
MVH-406GH — OPERATION
Figure 14. Handle Adjustment
2. Place the throttle lever (Figure 16) in the START position
(center).
Figure 15. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
Figure 16. Travel/Throttle Lever (Start Positions)
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 15) to the “ON”
position.
DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor
until the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections of this manual have
been
read and thoroughly understood .
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 3 for the location of controls and components.
Releasing the Handle
1. Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 13) then push down on
the hand grip to release the handle.
Figure 13. Handle Release Pin
CAUTION