Multiquip MVH306GH manual Operation, Travel Lever, Normal Shutdown, Throttle Lever Stop

OPERATION

3.To make the compactor move in the forward direction push the travel lever ( Figure 21) forward.

Figure 21. Travel Lever

4.Tomakethecompactormoveinthereversedirectionpullthe travel lever ( Figure 21) backwards.

5.Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor will beginmovinginthedesiredpositionwhenthedirectionlever has been placed in the desired position.

6.Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout for anylargeobjectsorforeignmatterthatmightcausedamage to the compactor or bodily injury.

7.Iftravelleverisplacedintheneutralposition,themachinewill vibrate in place.

8.Tomovethecompactorlaterally,holdthehandgripfirmlyand swing compactor. DO NOT swing compactor while gripping

the travel lever.

Normal Shutdown

1.Return the throttle lever to the START position (Figure 15). Allow the machine to cool down for 2 to 3 minutes.

2.Place the travel lever in the NEUTRAL position.

3.Place the throttle lever in the STOPposition (Figure 22) to stop the engine.

4.Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the“OFF”position (Figure 23).

5.Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 24) in the OFF position.

Figure 22. Throttle Lever (Stop)

Figure 23. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

Figure 24. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)

Emergency Shutdown

1.For a recoil start type engine, move the throttle lever quickly to the STOP position.

STOWING THE HANDLE

1.Push up the handle upward (Figure 25) until the handle locks in place.

Figure 25. Stowing the Handle

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