Startup - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVH308GH Operation And Parts Manual

6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 17) and slowly pull it
out. The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding the compression point. Rewind
the rope a little from that point and pull out sharply.
Figure 17. Starter Grip
NOTICE
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.
7. When engine starts, release the starter grip and allow
the rope to recoil.
8. If the choke lever was moved to the "CLOSED" position
to start the engine, gradually move it to the "OPEN"
position (Figure 18) as the engine warms up. If the
engine has not started, repeat steps 1 through 6.
CHOKE
LEVER
Figure 18. Choke Lever (Open)
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OPEN
9. Before the compactor is placed in to operation, run the
engine for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and
noises that would associate with a lose component.
10. During operation, the hour tachometer displays
"rotation number" (Figure 19).
Cumulative time
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
HRS
Figure 19. Hour Tachometer (Rotation Number)

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Rotation number
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
RPM