Multiquip manual MVH-150D2 Operation, Starting the Engine

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-upof the compactor. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field.

Starting the Engine

1. Open the fuel cock (Figure 11).

Figure 11. Fuel Cock

2.Move the engine speed control lever (Figure 12) to the IDLE position.

MVH-150D2 — OPERATION

4.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out.The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- spondingtothecompressionpoint.Pullthestartergripbriskly and smoothly for starting.

Figure 14. Starter Grip

5. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1 thru 4.

Operation

1.Once the engine has started, move the engine speed lever quickly to the FAST (Figure 15) position.

2.With the engine speed control lever placed in the FAST position,theengine speed shouldbebetween2,300~2,600 RPM’s, therefore engaging the centrifugal clutch.

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

IDLE

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

Figure 12. Engine Speed Control Lever (Idle Position)

3.Push down the decompression lever (Figure 13) and re- lease.

FAST

Figure 15. Speed Control Lever (Fast Position)

ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without hesitation,

NOTEbecause increasing the engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip.

Figure 13. Decompression Lever

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