General Information - MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation And Parts Manual

DEFINITION OF PLATE COMPACTOR
The Mikasa MVC-82VH/VHW is a walk-behind, one-way
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.
VIBRATORY PLATES
The vibratory plates of the MVC-80VH/VHW 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.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

FREQUENCY/SPEED
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range of
5600 vpm (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the
compactor is approximately 82 ft./minute (25 meters/
minute).
ENGINE
The Mikasa MVC-82VH/VHW Plate Compactor is equipped
with a Honda GX160U1SM12 gasoline engine.
CONTROLS
Before starting the MVC-82VH/VHW Plate Compactor,
identify and understand the function of the controls and
components.