Multiquip MDR-9DYE manual Checking Watertank, Checking Levers, Checking Scraper BAR

CHECKING WATERTANK

1.Check the water tank to see if filled. Add water if necessary. The water tank has a capacity of approximately 6 gallons (23 liters) (Figure 14).

Figure 14. Water Tank Check

CAUTION :

Be careful not to confuse the water tank with the oil tank.

CHECKING LEVERS

1.Check travel and vibrator levers to make sure they are functioning properly (Figure 6).

2.With travel lever placed in reverse, push the deadman device and verify that the travel lever returns to neutral position.The travel lever stays in neutral position once the deadman device is released.

CHECKING SCRAPER BAR

1.Check scraper bar and make sure that they are not clogged with mud, bent or damaged (Figure 6).

2.Adjust clearance between drums and scrapers as necessary.

CHECKING BOLTS, NUTS, AND SCREWS

1.Check bolts, nuts, and screws on various parts of the machine, including the engine, for proper tightness.

MDR-9DYE — INSPECTION

POSITIONINGTHE HANDLE BAR

1.Release the handle bar release pin (Figure 15) and position the handle bar to the lowered position before starting operation.

2.When machine is not in use, release the handle bar release pin and position the handle bar to the upright position.

Handle Bar

Release Pin

Figure 15. Handle Bar Positioning

INITIAL STARTUP (ENGINE)

Electric Start

1.On the handle bar:

A.Move the travel lever to the NEUTRAL position.

B.Move the vibrator lever to the OFF position.

2.Open the fuel cock by turning it clockwise to the down position (Figure 16).

Figure 16. Open Fuel Cock

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