page 18 — mvh306ds2/dsCpas pLaTe COmpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs manuaL — Rev. #7 (02/04/14)
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the compactor. It is extremely important that
this section be read carefully before attempting to use the
compactor in the field.
Refer to Figure 3 for the location of controls and components.
Releasing the Handle
1. Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 11) then push down
on the hand grip to release the handle.
Figure 11. Handle Release Pin
adjusting handle height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 12).
2. Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or
counterclockwise to lower the handle.
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.
MVH-306
HANDLE
RELEASE
PIN
PULL UP
TO RELEASE
HANDLE
OpERATION
3. When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten
the butterfly screw.
Figure 12. Handle Adjustment
sTaRTing The engine
Electric Start (Option)
1. Place the fuel cock (Figure 13) in the open position.
Figure 13. Fuel Cock Open Position)
2. Place the throttle lever (Figure 14) in the START
position (center). Place the travel lever in the neutral
position (center)
Figure 14. Travel/Throttle Lever
(Start Position)
START
(CENTER POSITION)
THROTTLE
LEVER
NEUTRAL
FORWARD
REVERSE
TRAVEL
LEVER
