Start-Up Procedure - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVC-90L Operations & 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. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 7) to the OPEN
position.
Figure 7. Fuel Valve Lever (Open)
2. Move the throttle lever (Figure 8) away from the slow
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.
Figure 8. Throttle Lever (Start)
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 9) in the OPEN position if
starting a cold engine.
Figure 9. Choke Lever (Open)
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4. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the CLOSED position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed)
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) in the ON
position.
Figure 11. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON)
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 12) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip
briskly and smoothly for starting.
Figure 12. Starter Grip
CAUTION - Using the Recoil Starter Rope
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.