PAGE 18 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — OPERATION
Operation
1. Grasp the compactor's hand grip (Figure 15), and move
the engine throttle lever quickly from the
turtle
position
(idle) to the
rabbit position
(full throttle)
position.
2. Run the compactor at full throttle (3,600 RPM's), the
centrifugal clutch will automatically engage when the
engine speed reaches 2,300 RPM.
Always move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine
speed slowly causes the clutch to slip.
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction
push the travel lever (Figure 15) forward.
Figure 15. Direction Lever
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull
the travel lever (Figure 15) backwards.
5. Firmly grasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor
will begin moving in the desired position when the
direction lever has been placed in the desired position.
6. 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.
7. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which
contain clay, however there may be cases where travel-
ing 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:
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Check the bottom plate to see if clay or
similar material has been lodged in the plate
mechanism. If so, wash with water and
remove.
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Keep in mind that the compactor does not
work as efficiently on clay or soils that have
a high moisture content level.
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If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil
to appropriate moisture content level or carry
out compaction twice.
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the
safety section of this manual before operating compac-
tor. Keep work area clear of debris and other objects that
could cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
CAUTION
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Moving the direction lever back and forth a few
times after the engine has been turned off, will
cause the lever to be locked in the forward position.
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DO NOT try to operate lever forcibly. The direction
lever will operate normally when the engine is
started and the compactor is in action.
CAUTION
