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PAGE 20 — MVH-406DSZ PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (08/13/07)
STOWING THE HANDLE
1.
Push up the handle upward (Figure 22) until the handle locks
in place.
Figure 22. Stowing the Handle
Normal Shutdown
1.
Return the throttle lever to the
START
position (Figure 16).
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 20) to stop
the engine. If using an electric start unit, return the key switch to
the
STOP
position (Figure 21) as soon as the engine stops.
Figure 20. Throttle Lever (Stop)
Figure 21. Starter Switch (STOP)
Emergency Shutdown
1. For a recoil start type engine, move the throttle lever quickly
to the
STOP
position.
2. For a electric start type engine, place the engine
IGNITION
switch in the
OFF
position.
MVH-406DSZ—OPERATION
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the
travel lever ( Figure 21) backwards.
5. Firmly grasp 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.