Inspection - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVC82VE Operation And Parts Manual

BEFORE STARTING
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust,
particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and
air cleaner.
3. Check the air fi lter for dirt and dust. If air fi lter is dirty,
replace air fi lter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loosened
screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to
unexpected accident.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the fi ller dipstick from the engine oil fi ller hole
(Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
into the fi ller neck. Check the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fi ll to the edge of the oil
fi ller hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
Maximum oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.60 liters).
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
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NOTICE
The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine
before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be
sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the
engine.
Table 4.
Season Temperature
Summer 25° C or higher
Spring/Fall 25° C - 10° C
Winter 0° C
DANGER
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 attempt to
start the engine until the fuel residue has
been completely wiped up and the area surrounding
the engine is dry.
FUEL CHECK
5. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
6. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is
low, replenish with unleaded fuel.
7. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for fi ltration.
DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!

INSPECTION

Oil Type
Oil Type
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-30/20
SAE 10W-10