PAGE 20 — MQ-MIKASA MDR-9GH VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/17/03)
CHECKING SCRAPER BAR
1. Check scraper bar and make sure that they are not clogged
with mud, bent or damaged (Figure 6).
2. Adjust clearance between drums and scrapers as
necessary.
CHECKING BOLTS, NUTS, AND SCREWS
1. Check bolts, nuts, and screws on various parts of the
machine, including the engine, for proper tightness.
Be careful not to confuse the water tank with the
oil tank.
CAUTION :
POSITIONING THE HANDLE BAR
1. Release the handle bar release pin (Figure 15) and position
the handle bar to the lowered position before starting
operation.
2. When machine is not in use, release the handle bar release
pin and position the handle bar to the upright position.
CHECKING LEVERS
1. Check travel and vibrator levers to make sure they are
functioning properly (Figure 6).
2. With travel lever placed in reverse, push the deadman
device and verify that the travel lever returns to neutral
position. The travel lever stays in neutral position once the
deadman device is released.
CHECKING WATER TANK
1. Check the water tank to see if filled. Add water if necessary.
The water tank has a capacity of approximately 6 gallons
(23 liters) (Figure 14).
Figure 14. Water Tank Check
Figure 15. Handle Bar Positioning
MDR-9GH — INSPECTION/START-UP
INITIAL STARTUP (ENGINE)
Recoil Start
1 Place the
fuel valve lever
(Figure 16) to the "ON" position.
Figure 16. Engine Fuel Valve Lever
Handle Bar
Release Pin