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V304 VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (11/13/09) — PAGE 25
V304 — OPERATION
Operation
NEVER perform service or maintenance
on the roller when the engine is running.
The engines used with this roller DO NOT
require a pre-mix of oil and gasoline.
CAUTION :
1. Squeezing the left control lever (Figure 28) will cause the
roller to move in a
forward direction
. Squeezing the lever
all the way towards the operator will achieve maximum
speed. Use a smooth squeezing action on the drive control
lever to prevent abrupt takeoffs.
Figure 28. Forward Control Lever
2. Squeezing the
right
control lever (Figure 29) will cause the
roller to move in a
reverse direction
. Use a smooth squeez-
ing action on the drive control lever to prevent abrupt take-offs.
Figure 27. Forward and Reverse Control Levers
Neutral Position
Free Wheel Engagement Lever
Before the roller can be put into operation, check and make sure
that the free
wheel engagement lever
(Figure 25) is in the
engagement position (forward). Lift the compartment hood to
gain access to this lever.
Figure 29. Reverse Control Lever
Water Shut-off Valve
If the water sprinkler is going to be used for a roll of asphalt
paving, fill the water tank with clean water and turn the water
valve to the
OPEN
position (Figure 26).
1. With the engine running, both directional and speed control
levers (Figure 27) should be in their neutral positions.
Figure 25. Free Wheel Engagement Lever
Figure 26. Water Shut-Off Valve
Directional Speed Control Levers