Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

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Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators

Section I

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Operator Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) .

Section II

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operator's PMCS Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operation Under Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section III

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Transport To/From Worksite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Starting the Compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Stopping the Compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operation Under Unusual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section IV

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Operation in Extreme Humid Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operation in Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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E m e r g e n c y Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2-1 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Throttle Control Lever (1). The throttle control

lever activates the engine speed governor

through a mechanical push-pull cable Pulling the

control lever rearward will Increase engine speed,

and pushing the lever forward will reduce the en-

gine speed, stopping the engine when held in the

full forward position.

Direction Control Lever (2), The direction control

lever shifts the timing of the vibrator assembly to

change the forward-reverse direction of travel of

the unit. Push the lever forward for forward travel

and pull the lever fully back for reverse travel.

Guide Bar (3). The guide bar functions as a tiller

bar for steering the compactor during operation.

Cranking Handle (4). The cranking handle is

used to crank the engine during starting opera-

tions The handle is stored in a friction bracket on

the guide bar.

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