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OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC98D2 ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (YANMAR L48V6 DIESEL ENGINE) Revision #2 (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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
DIMENSIONS Figure 1. MVC98D2 Reversible Plate Compactor Dimensions . N I . n i . n i . n i . n i MVC98D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (07/13/20) — PAGE 9...
GENERAL INFORMATION Frequency/Speed Plate Compactor The compactor's vibrating plate maximum frequency is 6,000 The Mikasa MVC98D2 is a walk-behind plate compactor vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel speed designed for the compaction of sand, clay and asphalt. This plate of the compactor is approximately 72 ft./minute (22 meters/ compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a minute).
COMPACTOR COMPONENTS Figure 2. MVC98D2 Components Figure 2 illustrates the location of the major components for the Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the V-belt. MVC98D2 Plate Compactor. The function of each component is NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt cover. If the V- described below: belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch, thus causing...
ENGINE COMPONENTS Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick – Remove this cap to add oil to the The engine shown above is a YANMAR L48V6 engine (Figure 3). engine crankcase. Read dipstick to determine if oil level is The engine must be checked for proper lubrication and filled low.
SETUP Compactor Instructions Steering Handle Assembly The purpose of this section is to assist the user in the setting The steering handle is not attached to the compactor’s lower up of a NEW compactor. If your compactor is already base at the time of shipment. To attach the steeering handle assembled (vibration handle), then this section can be to the lower base assembly perform the following: skipped .
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 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler area or enclosed area structure that does hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
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INSPECTION V-Belt Check 2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 9) 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 7) gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch.
OPERATION This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial 4. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The start-up of the compactor. It is extremely important that this resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor sponding to the compression point.
OPERATION/PREPARATION FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE Normal Shut-Down Procedure: CAUTION 1. Place the speed control lever in the IDLE position. Allow the Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety engine to cool down for 2 to 3 minutes. information section of this manual before operating compac- 2.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Inspection and other services should always be carried out on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. l i O Inspection and Maintenance Service Tables. To make sure your plate compactor is always in good working condition before using, carry out the maintenance inspection in accordance with Tables 5 through 7.
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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Replacement Checking and the V-Belt 1. Replace engine oil, first in 25 hours of operation and every After 200 hours of operation, remove the belt cover to check the V- 50 to 100 hours afterwards. belt tension (Figure 19). 2.
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MAINTENANCE Checking and Replacing the Clutch Checking the Clutch 1. With belt cover removed, visually check outer drum of the clutch for seizure and "V" groove for wear or damage. REMOVE 2. Clean the "V" groove as necessary. 3. Check the clutch lining and shoe for signs of wear. If the shoe VIBRATOR is worn, replace the clutch to prevent deficient power transmission and slippage.