MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/25/14)— PAGE 19
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.
Figure 12. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
2. Move the throttle lever (Figure 13) slightly higher from
the
idle
position.
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Higher Position)
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.
Idle position
Slightly higher
position
Throttle lever
Handle
STARTUP
3. Place the
choke lever (Figure 14) in the
“CLOSED”
position if starting a cold engine.
Figure 14. Choke Lever (Closed)
4. When the engine is stopped, the hour tachometer
always shows "cumulative time" (Figure 15).
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)
CLOSED
CHOKE LEVER
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.
DIESEL
ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
HRS
