Multiquip MVH308GH - Manual (Page 20)

PAGE 20 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/28/14)
STARTUP
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 17) and slowly pull it
out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding the compression point. Rewind
the rope a little from that point and pull out sharply.
Figure 17. Starter Grip
7. When engine starts, release the starter grip and allow
the rope to recoil.
8. If the choke lever was moved to the "CLOSED" position
to start the engine, gradually move it to the "OPEN"
position (Figure 18) as the engine warms up. If the
engine has not started, repeat steps 1 through 6.
Figure 18. Choke Lever (Open)
NOTICE
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end
DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it
to rewind as soon as possible.
CHOKE
LEVER
OPEN
9. Before the compactor is placed in to operation, run the
engine for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and
noises that would associate with a lose component.
10. During operation, the hour tachometer displays
"rotation number" (Figure 19).
Figure 19. Hour Tachometer (Rotation Number)
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
HRS
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
RPM
Rotation number Cumulative time