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PAGE 20 — MVC98D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (1/12/11)

3. Firmly gasp the compactor's handle bar with both hands , the

compactor will begin moving forward.

4. 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.

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:

Figure 16. Speed Control Lever (Stop Position)

STOP

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

■

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 16).

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 16) to stop the engine.

3. Close the fuel cock (Figure 11).

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.

OPERATION/PREPARATION FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE

Whenever the compactor's vibration becomes weak or lost

during normal operation, regardless of operation hours, check

the V-belt and clutch immediately.

NOTICE

Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety

information 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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