MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 21
OPERATION
OPERATION
1. Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle
lever quickly to the
operation
position (Figure 20).
Figure 20. Throttle Lever (Operation Position)
2. The direction control lever allows the machine to be
moved either backward or forward (Figure 25). When
the direction control lever is pushed forward, the
machine moves forward. When pulled backward, the
machine moves backward.
Figure 21. Direction Control Lever
CAUTION
ALWAYS
follow all safety rules in the safety
section of this manual before operating
compactor. Keep work area clear of debris
and other objects that could cause bodily
injury or damage to the compactor.
OPERATION
POSITION
IDLE
POSITION
THROTTLE
LEVER
NOTICE
ALWAYS
move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly
causes the clutch to slip.
DIRECTION
CONTROL LEVER
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
FORWARD
3. When the direction control lever is the neutral position,
the machine vibrates staying at the same location
4. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which
contain clay, however there may be cases where
traveling speed drops because the compaction plate
does not leave the ground surface easily due to the
composition of the soil. To rectify this problem do the
following:
a. Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent
material has been lodged in the plate mechanism.
If so, wash with water and remove.
b. Remember the compactor does not work as
efficiently on clay or soils that have a high moisture
content level.
c. If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to
appropriate moisture content level or carry out
compaction twice.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Normal Shutdown
1. Move the throttle lever to the
idle
position (Figure 22)
and run the engine for three minutes at low speed.
Figure 22. Throttle Lever (Idle)
NOTICE
NEVER
stop the engine suddenly while working at
high speeds.
OPERATION
POSITION
IDLE
POSITION
THROTTLE
LEVER
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