MVC80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (1/13/11) — PAGE 19

Operation
1. Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle lever
quickly to the
fast
position.
2. With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine speed
should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore engaging the cen-
trifugal clutch.
5. Firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with both hands, the
compactor will begin moving forward.
6. Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout for
any large objects or foreign matter that might cause damage
to the compactor or bodily injury.
7. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain
clay, however there may be cases where traveling speed
drops because the compaction plate does not leave the
ground surface easily due to the composition of the soil. To
rectify this problem do the following:
6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 11) to the
CLOSED
position. 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.
Normal Shutdown
1. Place the
throttle lever
(Figure 12) in
slow
position, and
listen for the engine speed to decrease.
2. Place the
Engine ON/OFF switch
(Figure 10) in the "
OFF
"
position.
3. Place the
fuel valve lever
(Figure 9) in the "
OFF
" position.
Emergency Shutdown
1. Move the
throttle lever
quickly to the
slow
position, and
place the
Engine ON/OFF switch
in the "
OFF
" position.
Stopping the Engine
■
Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent material
has been lodged in the plate mechanism. If so, wash with
water and remove.
■
Remember the compactor does not work as efficiently on
clay or soils that have a high moisture content level.
■
If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to appropriate
moisture content level or carry out compaction twice.

Stopping Engine

STARTUP/OPERATION

CAUTION

Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety
section of this manual before operating compactor. Keep
work area clear of debris and other objects that could
cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.

ALWAYS

move the throttle lever quickly without

hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly

causes the clutch to slip.

NOTICE

NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at

high speeds.

NOTICE