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PAGE 18 — MQ-MIKASA MVH-304DSB PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/16/05)
MVH-304DSB—OPERATION
Figure 14. Throttle Lever (Fast)
Recoil Start
1. Open the fuel cock (Figure 9).
2. Move the throttle lever to the START position by opening it
to about 20 degrees (Figure 10).
3. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 12) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position,
corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter
grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 12. Engine Start Handle
4. Push down decompression lever (Figure 13) and
release.
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in
the safety section of this manual before operating
compactor. Keep work area clear of debris and
other objects that could cause damage to the
compactor or bodily harm.
CAUTION :
TRAVELING
Figure 13. Decompression Lever
1. Grasp the compactor's hand grip (Figure 14), and move the
engine throttle lever (Figure 14) quickly to the
fast
position.
2. With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine speed
should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore engaging the cen-
trifugal clutch
5. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 and 5.
NOTE
ALWAYS move the throttle lever
quickly without hesitation, because
increasing the engine speed slowly
causes the clutch to slip.
Figure 15. Direction Lever
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction push
the travel lever ( Figure 15) forward.