Specifications

PAGE 18 — MVH-306GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (08/15/07)
Adjusting Handle Height
The height of the handle is adjustable for your comfort .
1. Loosen the butterfly screw (Figure 13).
2. Turn the grip clockwise to raise the handle or counterclock-
wise to lower the handle.
3. When the handle is raised to the desired height, tighten the
butterfly screw.
MVH-306GH — OPERATION
Figure 13. Handle Adjustment
STARTING THE ENGINE
DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor
until the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections of this manual have
been
read and thoroughly
understood
.
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.
Refer to Figure 4 for the location of controls and components.
Releasing the Handle
1. Pull the handle release pin, (Figure 12) then push down on
the hand grip to release the handle.
Figure 12. Handle Release Pin
CAUTION
Starting the Engine ( HONDA engine)
1. Place the engine
fuel valve lever (Figure 14) to the "ON"
position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the START position (Figure 15).
Figure 14. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 15. Throttle Lever (Start Position)