Inspection - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVC88VTH Operation And Parts Manual

before starting
1. Read all 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 filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter 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.
engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on
secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed
in Table 4. Reference Table 2 for maximum engine oil
capacity.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Table 4. Oil Type
season Temperature
Summer 25°C or Higher
Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C
Winter 0°C or Lower
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Fuel Check
1. Visually inspect (Figure 6) to see if fuel level is low. If
2. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
Water Tank (Option)
If your unit is equipped with a water tank (Figure 7) and
your applications requires water, fill water tank.
Oil Type
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-30/20
SAE 10W-10
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eXpLOsiVe FueL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled. dO nOT
smoke while refueling. dO nOT attempt
to refuel the compactor if the engine is
hot! or running.
fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.
FUEL
CAP
Figure 6. Fuel Check
dO nOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
WATER
TANK
Figure 7. Water Tank Filling

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WATER
SOURCE