MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation And Parts Manual page 20

NOTE
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction push
the travel lever ( Figure 21) forward.
Figure 21. Travel Lever
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the
travel lever ( Figure 21) backwards.
5. Firmly gasp 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.
Normal Shutdown
1. Return the throttle lever to the START position (Figure 16).
Allow the machine to cool down for 2 to 3minutes.
2. Place the travel lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Place the throttle lever in the STOP position (Figure 22) to stop
the engine. If using an electric start unit, return the key switch to
the STOP position (Figure 23) as soon as the engine stops.
4. Close the fuel cock (Figure 15).
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ALWAYS move the throttle lever
quickly without hesitation, because
increasing the engine speed
slowly causes the clutch to slip.
MVH-406DSY—OPERATION
Figure 22. Throttle Lever (Stop)
Figure 23. 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.
STOWING THE HANDLE
1. Push up the handle upward (Figure 24) until the handle locks
in place.
Figure 24. Stowing the Handle