Multiquip manual MVC-90HPLATE COMPACTOR - START-UPPROCEDURE, Starting the Engine Honda engine

MVC-90H PLATE COMPACTOR — START-UP PROCEDURE

Starting the Engine (Honda 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.

1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 10) in the ON position.

Figure 10. Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

2.Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) in the ON position.

Figure 11. Engine ON/Off Switch (ON Position)

3. Placethe ChokeLever(Figure 12) in theOPENposition.

Figure 12. Choke Lever (OPEN Position)

4.Placethethrottlelever(Figure13)halfwaybetween fast and slow.

Figure 13.Throttle Lever (FAST Position)

5.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain posi- tion, corresponding the compression point. Rewind the rope a little from that point and pull out sharply.

Figure 14. Recoil Starter Grip (Pull to Start)

CAUTION - Using the Recoil Starter Rope

DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.

DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible.

6.If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 11) to the CLOSEDposition. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 5.

7.Before the compactor is put into operation run the engine for 3-5 minutes.

8.Check for abnormal engine noises or fuel leaks.

The CLOSED position of the

NOTEchoke lever enriches the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

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