Multiquip MVH406DSCP - Manual (Page 20)

page 20 — mvh406dsz/dsCpas pLaTe COmpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs manuaL — Rev. #7 (02/28/14)
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction
pull the travel lever ( Figure 17) 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.
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 (Figure 18).
3. Place the throttle lever in the STOP position (Figure 18)
to stop the engine.
Figure 18. Throttle Lever (Stop)
4. If using an electric start unit, return the key switch to the
STOP position (Figure 19) as soon as the engine stops.
Figure 19. Starter Switch (STOP)
STOP
POSITION
NEUTRAL
POSITION
TRAVEL
LEVER
THROTTLE
LEVER
OpERATION
emergency shutdown
1. For a recoil start type engine, move the throttle lever
quickly to the STOP position.
2. For an electric start type engine, place the engine
ignition switch in the OFF position.
stowing the handle
1. Push up the handle upward (Figure 20) until the handle
locks in place.
Figure 20. Stowing The Handle
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