PAGE 24 — MQ-MIKASA MRH-800DS VIBRATION ROLLER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/02/05)
Electric Start
1. On the control handle:
A. Move the
throttle lever
to the RUN position.
B. Move the
travel lever
to the NEUTRAL position.
C. Move the
vibration lever
to the OFF position.
4. Open the fuel cock by turning it clockwise to the down
position (Figure 13).
MRH-800DS— INITIAL STARTUP
5. Insert the starter key into the key switch and turn it to
the RUN position (Figure 14). The buzzer should
sound at this time.
6 Turn the starter key further to the right to the START
position to start the engine. Buzzer stops sounding
when the engine speed increases. With safety switch
equipped, motor runs only when the travel lever is in
the neutral position.
When the engine is running, NEVER turn the
starter key to the START position
CAUTION :
STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine can be started by motor (electric) or manually
(recoil). Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for the location of
controls and components.
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in
the safety section of this manual before operating
roller. Keep work area clear of debris and other
objects that could cause damage to the roller or
bodily injury.
CAUTION :
Figure 14. Starter Key (Run Position)
Figure 13. Open Fuel Cock
Fuel Cock
(Open
Position)
Figure 15. Starter Key (Start Position)
7. If the engine fails to start, DO NOT continue to rotate
the starter key for more than 5 seconds. Return the
key to the RUN position and wait 20 to 30 seconds
before starting again.
8. After starting the engine, continue to warm up the
engine for about 3 to 10 seconds especially in cold
weather.
9. If the buzzer does not stop sounding after the engine
has started, shutdown engine immediately and check
engine oil level. The buzzer functions as engine oil
level warning also.
DO NOT attempt to operate the roller until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been
read and thoroughly understood
.
This section is intended to assist the operator with the
initial
start-up
of the roller. It is extremely important that this section
be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the
field.
CAUTION :