Multiquip MVC88VTHW manual Startup, Starting the Engine

startup

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.

Starting the Engine

1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 12) to the “ON” position.

3.Place the choke lever (Figure 14) in the “CLOSED” position if starting a cold engine.

CHOKE LEVER

CLOSED

Figure 14. Choke Lever (Closed)

NOTICE

The CLOSED position of the choke 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.

4.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 15) in the "ON" position.

Figure 12. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

2.Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) away from the idle position, about 1/3 of the way toward the run position.

Figure 15. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)

5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 16) and slowly pull it out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corresponding the compression point. Rewind the rope a little from that point and pull out sharply.

Figure 13. Throttle Lever (1/3 Start Position)

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