Multiquip MVH406GH - Manual (Page 20)

PAGE 20 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
STOWING THE HANDLE
1. Push up the handle upward (Figure 25) until the handle locks
in place.
Figure 25. Stowing the Handle
Normal Shutdown
1. Return the throttle lever to the START position (Figure 16).
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 23) to stop
the engine.
4. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position (Figure
24).
Figure 23. Throttle Lever (Stop)
Figure 24. Starter Switch (STOP)
Emergency Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the STOP position.
MVH-406GH—OPERATION
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine
speed slowly causes the clutch to slip.
Figure 22. Travel Lever
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction push
the travel lever ( Figure 22) forward.
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the
travel lever ( Figure 22) 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.
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.