MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation Manual
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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC88GH/GHW ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX160K1QMX2 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #6 (07/22/20) To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts manual, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVC88GH/GHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #6 (07/22/20) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Multiquip —MVC88GH/GHW Plate Compactor Proposition 65 Warning ..........2 Table Of Contents ............. 3 Safety Information ..........4-8 Specifications (Compactor/Engine) ......9 General Information ..........10 Components (Plate Compactor) ......11 Components (Engine) ..........12 Inspection ............13-14 Operation ............ -
Page 4: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. - Page 5 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not NEVER operate this equipment when not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
- Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION COMPACTOR SAFETY WARNING DANGER DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine compartment when engine is running. NEVER operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or explosion or fire could result causing severe guards removed.
- Page 7 SAFETY INFORMATION FUEL SAFETY BATTERY SAFETY (ELECTRIC START ONLY) DANGER DANGER DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or battery will explode.
- Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY CAUTION NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. NOTICE Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing. Always make sure crane or lifitng device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment.
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Page 9: Specifications (Compactor/Engine)
SPECIFICATIONS i f i o i t s l e r t n u f i o i t b i v o i t i l e / . t f ) n i . n i i t a s b l ) . -
Page 10: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVC-88GH/GHW is a walk behind, plate compactor The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt. 5800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of speed of the compactor is approximately 23 meters/minute (75 applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency... -
Page 11: Components (Plate Compactor)
COMPONENTS Figure 1. Plate Compactor Controls Figures 1 shows the location of the basic controls and Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the V- components of the MVC-88 Plate Compactor. The function of belts. NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt cover. If the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that each control is described below: your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch,... -
Page 12: Components (Engine)
BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop INITIAL SERVICING the flow of fuel. The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication and Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in filled with fuel prior to operation. -
Page 13: Inspection
INSPECTION 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler CAUTION neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. NEVER operate the unit in a confined 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 4), fill to the edge of the oil filler area or enclosed area structure that does hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3). - Page 14 INSPECTION 2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm V-Belt Check (Figure 7) when depressed with finger at midway between CAUTION the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur of your hand (Figure 5) gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch.
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION CAUTION NOTICE DO NOT attempt to operate the The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the compactor until the Safety, General fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN Information and Inspection sections of this position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal manual have been read and operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine. - Page 16 OPERATION 6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever Stopping the Engine (Figure 11) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not CAUTION started repeat steps 1 through 5. 7. Before the compactor is put into operation run the engine for NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at high 3-5 minutes.
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Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION These inspection intervals are for operation under normal Inspection and other services should always be carried out conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. number hours plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions. - Page 18 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL TABLE 5. MACHINE INSPECTION 1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in Item Hours of Operation Figure 14. (Starting check) Every 8 hours (every day) 2. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
- Page 19 MAINTENANCE Checking and Replacing the V-Belt and Clutch 1. After 200 hours of operation, remove the upper belt cover to check the V-belt tension. Tension is proper if the belt bends about 10 mm when depressed strongly with finger between shafts.
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Page 20: Preparation For Long Term Storage
LONG -TERM STORAGE Plate Compactor Storage For storage of the plate compactor for over 30 days, the following is required: ■ Drain the fuel tank completely or add STA-BIL to the fuel. ■ Run the engine until the fuel is completely consumed. ■... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting (Engine)
TROUBLESHOOTING Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a just as it is and consult or company's service department. breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Engine , and Compactor Troubleshooting (Tables 7, and 8) information shown below and on the proceeding pages. - Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING r i A r i a e l c o l f s u j , t n - e r d l i l e v " " r e i s s . r o i f s i .
- Page 23 NOTE PAGE NOTES MVC88GH/GHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #6 (07/22/20) — PAGE 23...
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