PAGE 16 — MVC82VE/VEW COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/05/09)
INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
1.
Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust,
2.
particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and
air cleaner.
Check the air fi lter for dirt and dust. If air fi lter is dirty,
3.
replace air fi lter with a new one as required.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
4.
dry compressed air.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loosened
5.
screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to
unexpected accident.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
1.
level ground with the engine stopped.
Remove the fi ller dipstick from the engine oil fi ller hole
2.
(Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
Figure 4.
Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
3.
into the fi ller neck. Check the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fi ll to the edge of the oil
4.
fi ller hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
Maximum oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.60 liters).
Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Figure 5.
FUEL CHECK
Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
5.
Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is
6.
low, replenish with unleaded fuel.
When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for fi ltration.
7.
DO NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
NOTICE
The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine
before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be
sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the
engine.
Oil Type
Table 4.
Season
Temperature
Oil Type
Summer
25° C or higher
SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall
25° C - 10° C
SAE 10W-30/20
Winter
0° C
SAE 10W-10
DANGER
Adding fuel to the tank should be done
only when the engine is stopped and has
had an opportunity to cool down. In the
event of a fuel spill,
DO NOT
attempt to
start the engine until the fuel residue has
been completely wiped up and the area surrounding
the engine is dry.
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