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MVH-R60H — START-UP PROCEDURE

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-upof the compactor. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field.

1. Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 7) in the ON position.

Figure 7. Fuel Valve Lever

2.Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 8) in the ON position.

Figure 8. Engine ON/Off Switch

3. Place the Choke Lever (Figure 9) in the OPEN position.

4.Place the throttlelever halfway between FASTand SLOW. This compactor is equipped with a throttle lever (Figure 10) thatislocatedinthevicinityofthehydraulicpump.Thisthrottle leverisconnectedtotheenginethrottle

linkage.

Figure 10. Engine Throttle Lever

5.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 11) and slowly pull it out.The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- spondingthecompressionpoint.Rewindtheropealittlefrom that point and pull out sharply.

CAUTION - Using the Recoil Starter Rope

DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.

DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible.

Figure 9. Choke Lever

The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the fuel mixture for

NOTE starting a COLD engine.The OPEN position provides the correct fuel

mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

Figure 11. Starter Grip

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.

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