MVH-406GH—OPERATION
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip.
3.To make the compactor move in the forward direction push the travel lever ( Figure 22) forward.
Figure 22. Travel Lever
4.Tomakethecompactormoveinthereversedirectionpullthe travel lever ( Figure 22) backwards.
5.Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor will beginmovinginthedesiredpositionwhenthedirectionlever has been placed in the desired position.
6.Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout for anylargeobjectsorforeignmatterthatmightcausedamage to the compactor or bodily injury.
7.Iftravelleverisplacedintheneutralposition,themachinewill vibrate in place.
8.Tomovethecompactorlaterally,holdthehandgripfirmlyand swing compactor. DO NOT swing compactor while gripping the travel lever.
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 STOPposition (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.
STOWING THE HANDLE
1.Push up the handle upward (Figure 25) until the handle locks in place.
Figure 25. Stowing the Handle
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