General Information - MULTIQUIP MVC-90H Operation And Parts Manual

MVC-90H PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-90H is a walk behind, plate compactor
designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and
asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool
capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high
frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include
compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well
as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable
installation work.
The MVC-90H has a heavy-duty steel base plate with closed
design. It is ribbed for extra strength. The tubular steel roll
bar cage protects engine components and provides a lifting
point.
The MVC-90H also has a reversible, shock-mounted handle.
Vibratory Plate
The vibratory plate of the compactor produce low amplitude
high frequency vibrations, designed to compact granular soils
and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine
and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
The double-V belt drive assures less downtine and superior
drive characteristics. Unit can still operate if one belt breaks.
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Water Tank
The compactor has a built-in water tank which helps provent
damage and adds to long life. Brass water valve eliminates
rust and corrosion problems.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range
between 5,800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward
and reverse travel speed of the compactor is approximately
82 ft./minute (25 meters/minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-90H Plate Compactor is equipped with a
Honda GX160K1QMX2/GX160U1QMX2 air cooled, 4-cycle
gasoline engine. The engine drives an eccentric weight at a
high speed to develop a compaction force.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-90H Plate Compactor identify and
understand the function of the controls and components.