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PAGE 20 — MVH306GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/31/14)
STOWING THE HANDLE
1. Push up the handle upward (Figure 25) until the handle locks
in place.
Figure 25. Stowing the Handle
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 STOP position (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)
Emergency Shutdown
1. For a recoil start type engine, move the throttle lever quickly
to the
STOP
position.
Figure 21. Travel Lever
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction push
the travel lever ( Figure 21) forward.
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the
travel lever ( Figure 21) backwards.
5. Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor will
begin moving in the desired position when the direction lever
has been placed in the desired position.
6. Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout for
any large objects or foreign matter that might cause damage
to the compactor or bodily injury.
7. If travel lever is placed in the neutral position, the machine will
vibrate in place.
8. To move the compactor laterally, hold the hand grip firmly and
swing compactor. DO NOT swing compactor while gripping
the travel lever.
Figure 24. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF)
Figure 23. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
OPERATION