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MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14) — PAGE 15
MVH-406GH— ENGINE COMPONENTS
Figure 5. MVH-406GH Engine Components
INITIAL SERVICING
The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper lubrication and
filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine
manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. The
engine shown above is a HONDA engine, operation for other
types of engines may vary somewhat.
filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine
manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. The
engine shown above is a HONDA engine, operation for other
types of engines may vary somewhat.
1.
Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened
securely. DO NOT over fill.
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened
securely. DO NOT over fill.
DANGER
2.
Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed (lever
advanced forward
advanced forward
SLOW, lever back toward operator
FAST).
3.
Engine ON/OFF Switch – ON position permits engine
starting, OFF position stops engine operations.
starting, OFF position stops engine operations.
4.
Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull
the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
smoothly.
the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
smoothly.
5.
Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop
the flow of fuel.
the flow of fuel.
6.
Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
7.
Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element.
the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element.
8.
Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) Clean
spark plug once a week.
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) Clean
spark plug once a week.
9.
Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
while the engine is running or immediately after
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
while the engine is running or immediately after
operating. NEVER operate the engine with the muffler removed.
10. Fuel Tank – Holds unleaded gasoline. For additional
information refer to engine owner's manual.
WARNING
Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when
the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity
to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill, DO NOT
the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity
to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill, DO NOT
attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue has been completely
wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine is dry.
wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine is dry.
Operating the engine without an air filter, with
a damaged air filter, or a filter in need of
replacement will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear.
a damaged air filter, or a filter in need of
replacement will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear.