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
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 13) then push down on the hand grip to release the handle.
Figure 13. Handle Release Pin
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1.Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 14).
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.
MVH-406GH — OPERATION
Figure 14. Handle Adjustment
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 15) to the “ON” position.
Figure 15. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
2.Place the throttle lever (Figure 16) in the START position (center).
Figure 16. Travel/Throttle Lever (Start Positions)
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