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PAGE 18 — MVH-150D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (01/16/07)
MVH-150D2 — OPERATION/PREPARATION FOR LONG TERM STORAGE
Whenever the compactor's vibra-
tion becomes weak or lost during
normal operation, regardless of
operation hours, check the V-belt
and clutch immediately.
NOTE
4. Firmly gasp the compactor's handle bar with both hands , the
compactor will begin moving forward.
5. 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.
6. 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:
Figure 17. Speed Control Lever (Stop Position)
■
Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent material
has been lodged 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.
Emergency Shutdown Procedure:
1. Move the speed control lever quickly to the STOP
position
(Figure 17).
2. Close the fuel cock.
Normal Shut-Down Procedure:
1. Place the speed control lever in the IDLE position. Allow the
engine to cool down for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Next, place the speed control lever in the STOP position
(Figure 17) to stop the engine.
3. Close the fuel cock (Figure 11).
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety
section of this manual before operating compactor. Keep work
area clear of debris and other objects that could cause
damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
CAUTION - Safety Rules
Compactor Storage
For storage of the compactor for over 30 days, the following
is required:
■
Drain the fuel tank completely, or add STA-BIL to the fuel.
■
Run the engine until the fuel in the injection system is
completely consumed.
■
Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill with
fresh oil.
■
Pour 2 or 3 cc of SAE 30 oil into the cylinder and crank slowly
to distribute the oil.
■
Pull out the starter rope slowly and stop at the compression
point.
■
Clean all external parts of the compactor with a cloth.
■
Cover the compactor and store in a clean, dry place.
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction push
the travel lever ( Figure 16) forward. To make the compactor
move in the reverse direction pull the travel lever backwards.
Figure 16. Direction Lever
STOP
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER