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MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVC80VH/VHW
ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR
(HONDA GX160U1SM12 GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #4 (07/13/20)
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 1 OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC80VH/VHW ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX160U1SM12 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #4 (07/13/20) 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.

  • Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning

    PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVC80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (07/13/20)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MVC80VH/VHW Plate Compactor Proposition 65 Warning ..........2 Table Of Contents ............. 3 Safety Information ..........4-8 Specifications ............9 Dimensions ............. 10 General Information ..........11 Components............12 Basic Engine ............13 Inspection ............14-15 Startup ............... 16-17 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.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS c i f r t n u f i o i t o i t i l e . t f ) n i . n i . n i l l a i t a ) . g i t a ) .

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS . n i g i r ) t h c n i g i r ) t h r o t ) y l o i s PAGE 10 — MVC80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (07/13/20)

  • Page 11: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVC80VH/VHW 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. 5600 vpm (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of compactor is approximately 72 ft./minute (22 meters/minute).

  • Page 12: Components

    COMPONENTS WATER TANK (MVC-80VHW ONLY) Figure 1. Plate Compactor Controls Figure 1 shows the location of the basic controls and components Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the of the MVC80VH/VHW Plate Compactor. The function of each V-belts.

  • Page 13: Basic Engine

    BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop ENGINE COMPONENTS 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 14: Inspection

    INSPECTION Before Starting NOTICE Read safety instructions at the The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine beginning of manual. before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be sure to Clean the compactor, removing check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine. dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
  • Page 15 INSPECTION 2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm CAUTION (Figure 7) when depressed with finger at midway between NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine run- the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. ning.

  • Page 16: Startup

    STARTUP CAUTION NOTICE The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the DO NOT attempt to run the compactor fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN until the Safety and Initial Start-up position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal sections have been read and understood.

  • Page 17: Operation

    STARTUP/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 NOTICE started, repeat steps 1 through 5. Stopping Engine NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at 7.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION These inspection intervals are for operation under normal Inspection and other services should always be carried conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the out on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. number hours plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE 3. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. For engine oil capacity, see Table 2 (engine specifications). DO NOT overfill. 4. Reinstall drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten se- i t r curely. i t c i l l r b i...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE      Replacing the V-belt Spark Plug Remove the upper and lower belt covers. Engage an offset 1. Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 16). wrench (13 mm) or the like to vibrator pulley (lower) fastening 2.

  • Page 21: Preparation For Long Term Storage

    PREPARATION FOR 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 22: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    TROUBLESHOOTING i t a l i r b t i s c i f f t l u t r a f " , s i l l i a . " g t r o r i c i u c i c i f o i t o i t...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting (Compactor)

    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 24 NOTES PAGE 24 — MVC80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (07/13/20)
  • Page 25 © COPYRIGHT 2020, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc , the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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