Multiquip MVH-306DS Battery Cable Connection Option, Long Term Storage, Checking Fuel Filter

MAINTENANCE

Battery fluid will be lost through continuous charging and discharging.

Discontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature exceeds 117° F (45° C)

NOTICE

During summer much more battery fluid is lost than in winter. Before starting, check battery electrolyte levels and replenish with distilled water to the upper mark on the battery.

BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (Option)

1.Take off the battery cover by removing the M6 nuts (Figure 32).

2.When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally negative) first (Figure 34).

3.When installing cable connect the ground side (normally negative) last.

Figure 34. Battery Removal

LONG TERM STORAGE

When storing your compactor for long periods do the following:

Run the engine at idle spped for 3-5 minutes.

Stop the engine. Drain the engine crankcase oil while the engine is still warm. Fill Engine crankcase with fresh oil.

Remove the rubber plug (Figure 36) on the rocker arm cover and add about 2 cc of lube oil. Reinstall rubber plug.

Figure 36. Decompression Lever

For recoil type compactors, push the decompression down (non-decompression position) and hold it while you pull the recoil starter grip(Figure 37) rope 2 or 3 times. DO NOT start the engine.

CHECKING FUEL FILTER

1.Clean the fuel filter (Figure 35) every 3 months or 200 hours.

2.Replace fuel filter every 6 months or 400 hours.

3.To clean the fuel filter, loosen the nuts of the fuel cock and pull- outthefilterfromtheF.O.tankfillerport.Washthefilterthroughly with diesel fuel oil.

4.Re-install fuel filter and connect all associated hardware.

Figure 35. Fuel Filter

Figure 37. Recoil Starter Grip

For electric start type compactors, turn the engine for 2 or 3 seconds with the decompression lever set in the non- decompression position, and the starter key at the START position. DO NOT start the engine.

Pull the decompression lever up. Pull the recoil starter grip slowly. STOP when it feels tight.This closes the intake and exhaust valves (compression position) , and helps prevents ruts from forming.

Wipe any oil or dirt that may have accumulated on the compactor.

Store compactor in a cool dry place out of the reach of children or unauthorized personnel.

Troubleshooting

See Tables 8 (engine) and 9 (plate compactor) on proceeding pages for engine and plate compactor troubleshooting guide.

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