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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC-88VGH/VGHW ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #1 (05/08/06) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Engine exhaust gases contain provide complete instructions for the safe and efficient operation of the MQ poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas Mikasa MVC-88VGH/VGHW Plate NOTE is colorless and odorless, and can Compactor . Refer to the engine cause death if inhaled. NEVER operate...
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MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Equipment Damage CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Rotating Parts Hazards Hazards NEVER operate equipment with covers, Other important messages are provided throughout this or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, manual to help prevent damage to your equipment, other hair and clothing away from all moving property, or the surrounding environment.
The following safety guidelines should always be used service and maintenance functions. when operating the Mikasa MVC-88VGH/VGHW Plate Contact with hot! components can cause serious burns. Compactor. ■ The engine of this plate compactor requires an adequate Safety: free flow of cooling air.
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MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Loading and Unloading (Crane): Maintenance Safety: ■ Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (hook and ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not running machine.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The MVC-88VGH/VGHW Plate Compactor is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVC-88VGH/VGHW is a walk behind, plate The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between compactor designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils 5800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the and asphalt.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (COMPACTOR) Figure 1. Plate Compactor Controls Figure 1 shows the location of the basic controls and components Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the V-belts. of the MVC-88VGH/VGHW Plate Compactor. The function of NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt cover.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS ( ENGINE) Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop ENGINE COMPONENTS the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication and Choke Lever –...
MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION Before Starting The Oil Alert System will automatically Read safety instructions at the stop the engine before the engine falls beginning of manual. NOTE below safe limits. Always be sure to check the engine oil level prior to Clean the compactor, removing starting the engine.
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MVC-88VGH/VGHW— INSPECTION 2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm V-Belt Check (Figure 7) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur of your hand (Figure 5) gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW— INITIAL START-UP CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION The CLOSED position of the NOTE choke lever enriches the fuel DO NOT attempt to run the compactor until mixture for starting a COLD the Safety and Initial Start-upsectionshave engine. The OPEN position been read and understood.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW— INITIAL START-UP/OPERATION 6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever Stopping the Engine (Figure 11) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 5. CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI 7. Before the compactor is put into operation run the engine for 3-5 minutes.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW— MAINTENANCE CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI These inspection intervals are for operation under normal Inspection and other services should always be carried out conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. number hours plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions.
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MVC-88VGH/VGHW — MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL 1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in e t I i t a Figure 14. i t r 2. Remove the dipstick and then unscrew the oil plug and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
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MVC-88VGH/VGHW— MAINTENANCE Checking and Replacing the V-Belt and Clutch 1. After 200 hours of operation, remove the upper belt cover to check the V-belt tension. Tension is proper if the belt bends about 10 mm when depressed strongly with finger between shafts.
MVC-88VGH/VGHW— PREPARATION FOR LONG -TERM STORAGE Plate Compactor Storage For storage of the plate 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 is completely consumed. ■...
MVC-88VGH/VGHW—TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a just as it is and consult or company's service department. breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Engine , and Compactor Troubleshooting (Tables 7, and 8) information shown below...
Multiquip. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 26 — MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/06)
HONDA GX160U1QMX2 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PAGE 66 — MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/06)
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HONDA GX160U1QMX2 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16500ZH8813 CONTROL ASSY.......... 1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 16551ZE0010 ARM, GOVERNOR 16555ZE1000 ROD, GOVERNOR 16561ZE1020 SPRING, GOVERNOR 16562ZE1020 SPRING, THROTTLE RETURN 16571ZH8020 LEVER CONTROL 16574ZE1000 SPRING LEVER 16575ZH8000 WASHER, CONTROL LEVER...
Effective: February 22, 2006 PAYMENT TERMS Parts must be in new and resalable con- Multiquip reserves the right to quote and sell dition, in the original Multiquip package (if direct to Government agencies, and to Original Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days.
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