Multiquip MVH406DSZ, MVH406DSCPAS manual operation, Adjusting Handle Height, Starting The Engine

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 start-up of the compactor. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field.

Refer to Figure 3 for the location of controls and components.

Releasing the Handle

1.Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 11) then push down on the hand grip to release the handle.

Adjusting Handle Height

The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .

1.Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 12).

2.Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclockwise to lower the handle.

3.When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the butterfly screw.

HANDLE

RELEASE

PIN PULL UP TO RELEASE

HANDLE

Figure 11. Handle Release Pin

Figure 12. Handle Adjustment

STARTING THE ENGINE

Electric Start (Option)

4.Place the throttle lever (Figure 13) in the START position (center). Place the travel lever in the neutral

position (center).

TRAVEL

LEVER

NEUTRAL

REVERSE

FORWARD

THROTTLE

LEVER

START

(CENTER POSITION)

Figure 13. Travel/Throttle Lever

(Start Position)

5.Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to the RUN position (Figure 14). The buzzer should sound at this time.

6.Turn the ignition key further to the right to the START position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding and the engine starts.

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