MVH-402DSB — 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
Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for the location of controls and components.
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1.Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 7).
2.Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclock- wise to lower the handle.
3.When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the butterflyscrew.
Figure 7. Handle Adjustment
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Start)
3.Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it to the RUN position (Figure 10). The buzzer should sound at this time.
4.Turn the starter key further to the right to the START position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding and the engine starts.
5.If the engine fails to start, DO NOT continue to rotate the starter key for more than 5 seconds. Return the key to the RUN position and wait 10 seconds before starting again.
Figure 10. Starter Switch
CAUTION
While the engine is running, never try to turn the starter key to the START position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1.Open the fuel cock (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Open Fuel Cock
2.Move the throttle lever to the START position by opening it to about 20 degrees (Figure 9).
6.After starting the engine, continue to warm up the engine for about 3 to 10 seconds especially in cold weather.
7.If the buzzer does not stop sounding after the engine has started, shutdown engine immediately and check engine oil level. The buzzer functions as engine oil level warning also.
When starting a unit with anelectric start capability, a
decompressor is not normally
NOTE required. However, when ambient temperature or battery charger level is low, use of a decompressor will help make the
