STARTUP
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 startup of the compactor. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 12) to the “ON” position.
3.Place the choke lever (Figure 14) in the “CLOSED” position if starting a cold engine.
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSED
Figure 14. Choke Lever (Closed)
NOTICE
The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
4.When the engine is stopped, the hour tachometer always shows "cumulative time" (Figure 15).
Figure 12. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
2.Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) slightly higher from the idle position.
Throttle lever
Slightly higher | Handle |
position |
|
Idle position 
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Higher Position)
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
HRS
Figure 15. Hour Tachometer (Cumulative Time)
5.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) in the "ON" position.
Figure 16. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position)
MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/25/14)— PAGE 19
