5.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 12) in the "ON " position.
Figure 12. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
6.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out.The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- spondingtothecompressionpoint.Pullthestartergripbriskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 13. Starter Grip
7.If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 14 ) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 6.
Figure 14. Choke Lever (Closed)
8.Beforethecompactoris placedintooperation,runtheengine for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would be associated with a loose component.
CAUTION :
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety section of this manual before operatingcompactor. Keep workarea clearof debris and other objects that could cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
MVH-402GHB — OPERATION
Traveling
CAUTION :
Makesuretofollowallsafetyrulesreferenced in the safety section of this manual before operatingcompactor. Keepworkareaclearof debris and other objects that could cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
1.Grasp the compactor's hand grip and move the engine throttle lever (Figure 15) quickly to the fast position.
Figure 15. Throttle Lever ((Fast)
2.With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine speed should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore engaging the cen- trifugal clutch.
ALWAYS move the throttle lever
NOTE quickly without hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip.
3.To make the compactor move in the forward direction push the travel lever ( Figure 16) forward.
Figure 16. Direction Lever
4.To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the travel lever ( Figure 16) backwards.
5.Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor will begin moving in the desired position when the direction lever has been placed in the desired position.
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