Multi Tech Equipment MVH306DSCPAS manual Operation, Adjusting Handle Height, Releasing the Handle

operation

CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood.

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

Refer to Figure 3 for the location of controls and components.

Releasing the Handle

1.Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 11) then push down on the hand grip to release the handle.

HANDLE

RELEASE

PIN PULL UP

TO RELEASE

HANDLE

3.When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the butterfly screw.

Figure 12. Handle Adjustment

STARTING THE ENGINE

Electric Start (Option)

1. Place the fuel cock (Figure 13) in the open position.

Figure 13. Fuel Cock Open Position)

2.Place the throttle lever (Figure 14) in the START position (center). Place the travel lever in the neutral position (center)

TRAVEL

LEVER

NEUTRAL

REVERSE

FORWARD

Figure 11. Handle Release Pin

Adjusting Handle Height

The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .

1.Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 12).

2.Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclockwise to lower the handle.

THROTTLE

LEVER

START

(CENTER POSITION)

Figure 14. Travel/Throttle Lever

(Start Position)

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