Operation - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVH-150D2 Operation And Parts Manual

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.
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel cock (Figure 11).
Figure 11. Fuel Cock
2. Move the engine speed control lever (Figure 12) to the
IDLE position.
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
Figure 12. Engine Speed Control Lever (Idle Position)
3. Push down the decompression lever (Figure 13) and re-
lease.
Figure 13. Decompression Lever
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4. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The
5. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1 thru 4.

Operation

1. Once the engine has started, move the engine speed lever
2. With the engine speed control lever placed in the FAST
IDLE
MVH-150D2 — OPERATION
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
Figure 14. Starter Grip
quickly to the FAST (Figure 15) position.
position, the engine speed should be between 2,300 ~2,600
RPM's, therefore engaging the centrifugal clutch.
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
Figure 15. Speed Control Lever (Fast Position)
ALWAYS move the throttle lever
quickly without hesitation,
NOTE
because increasing the engine
speed slowly causes the clutch
to slip.
FAST