Operation - MULTIQUIP MVH408DZ Operation And Parts Manual

OPERATION

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.
1. Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle
lever quickly to the operation position (Figure 16).
Operation
position
Idle position
Figure 16. Throttle Lever (Operation Position)
2. With the throttle lever in the run position, the engine
speed should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore
engaging the centrifugal clutch.
NOTICE
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly
causes the clutch to slip.
3. The direction control lever allows the machine to be
moved either backward or forward (Figure 17). When
the direction control lever is pushed forward, the
machine moves forward. When pulled backward, the
machine moves backward.
NOTICE
Your unit may be equipped with direction control levers
on both the right and left side of the handle. Earlier
models only have one control lever located on the right
side of the handle.
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Handle
Throttle lever
Reverse
Direction
control lever
Figure 17. Direction Control Lever
4. When the direction control lever is the neutral position,
the machine vibrates staying at the same location
NOTICE
NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at
high speeds.
5. 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:
• Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent
material has been lodge in the plate mechanism. If so,
wash with water and remove.
• Remember the compactor does not work as efficiently
on clay or soils that have a high moisture content level.
• If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to
appropriate moisture content level or carry out
compaction twice.
OPERATION
Neutral
Forward