PAGE 18 — MVH306D/DS PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #11 (02/04/14)
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 14).
2. Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclock-
wise to lower the handle.
3. When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the
butterfly screw.
Figure 14. Handle Adjustment
2.
Place the
throttle lever
(Figure 16) in the
START
position
(center). Place the
travel lever
in the neutral position
(center)
Figure 15. Open Fuel Cock
Figure 16. Travel/Throttle Lever (Start Positions)
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start (Option)
1.
Open the fuel cock (Figure 15).
3.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to
the
RUN
position (Figure 17). The buzzer should sound at
this time.
4.
Turn the ignition key further to the right to the
START
position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding and the
engine starts.
Releasing the Handle
1. Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 13) then push down on
the hand grip to release the handle.
Figure 13. Handle Release Pin
OPERATION
DO NOT
attempt to operate the
compactor until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of this
manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood
.
CAUTION
