General Information - MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVC-77 Series Parts And Operation Manual

Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-77 Series 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.
Vibratory Plates
The vibratory plates 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.
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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 23 meters/minute (75
ft./minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-77 Series Plate Compactor is equipped with
either a Honda or Robin 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-77 Series Plate Compactor identify and
understand the function of the controls and components as
indicated on page 13 (Figure 1).