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MODEL MVH508GV REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR (BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD 400 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #0 (05/01/2023) 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 fi re 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 When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead CAUTION reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling batteries that contain sulfuric acid. NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath ...
GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION OF PLATE COMPACTOR FREQUENCY/SPEED The Mikasa MVH508GV is a reversible plate compactor The compactor's vibrating plate produces a vibration designed for efficient compaction of sand, graveland frequency of 4,400 VPM (vibrations per minute). cohesive soils. This plate compactor is a powerful The travel speed of the compactor is approximately compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force 95 ft/minute (29 meters/minute).
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COMPONENTS Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and 12. Handle Bar — When operating the compactor, this components of the MVH508GV Plate Compactor. The handle is to be in the downward position. When the compactor is to be stored, move the handle bar to the function of each control is described below: upright position.
BASIC ENGINE Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING 7. Oil Drain Plug — Remove this plug to remove oil from the engine crankcase. The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper 8. Recoil Starter (Pull Rope) — Manual-starting method. lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation.
INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING Table 5. Oil Type Season Temperature Oil Type 1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual. Summer 25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C SAE 10W-30/20 particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and Winter 0°C or Lower SAE 10W-10...
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INSPECTION V-BELT INSPECTION VIBRATOR OIL CHECK Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 6) and determine if it 1. Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface. is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing, Make sure the compactor is level when checking the is peeling or otherwise damaged.
STARTUP 3. Move the choke lever (Figure 11) to the “CLOSED” CAUTION position if starting a cold engine. To restart a warm DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor engine, leave the choke lever in the "OPEN". until the Safety, General Information and 4.
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STARTUP Electric Starter Operation a. Turn the key to the “START” position. After the position engine is started, take your hand off the key. (Figure 12). HANDLE NOTICE When the engine does not start within 5 seconds, Idle position release the key, and wait for about 10 seconds at the THROTTLE LEVER “RUN”...
OPERATION OPERATION When the direction control lever is the neutral position, the machine vibrates staying at the CAUTION same location. NOTICE ALWAYS follow all safety rules in the safety section of this manual before operating NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at compactor.
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OPERATION Emergency Shutdown STOPPING THE ENGINE 4. Move the throttle lever quickly to the idle position, and Normal Shutdown place the 3-in-1 control lever to the Stop position. 1. Move the throttle lever to the idle position. Cool down the engine for 3 to 5 minutes at idle speed before stopping.
MAINTENANCE General Cleanliness GENERAL MAINTENANCE Clean the compactor daily. Remove all dust and debris General maintenance practices are crucial to the buildup (mud, clay etc.). If the compactor is steam-cleaned, performance and longevity of your compactor. This ensure that lubrication is accomplished AFTER steam equipment requires routine cleaning, inspection and cleaning.
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MAINTENANCE TIGHTENING TORQUE MACHINE INSPECTION Reference Table 7 below (Tightening Torque ), for re- Perform machine inspection as listed in Table 6. tightening of nuts and bolts. Table 7. Tightening Torque (in. kg/cm) Table 6. Machine Inspection Material 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm...
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MAINTENANCE 3. Open the front cover slowly (Figure 23). FASTENERS AIR CLEANER OPEN COVER PAPER FILTER ELEMENT Figure 23. Opening the Front Cover 4. When maintenance is done, return the front cover to its original position slowly. Tighten the bolts to 176.6 Nm (130.2 ft lb) torque.
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL HYDRAULIC OIL NOTICE 4. With the handle in the operating position, remove the plug cap from the hydraulic pump (Figure 26). Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm. BREATHER PLUG 1. Remove the oil drain bolt (Figure 25). and allow the oil OIL LEVEL (24mm wrench) PLUG CAP...
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MAINTENANCE 8. Drain the hydraulic oil from the pump. CAUTION 9. After the oil is drained, attach the hydraulic hose again DO NOT exceed OIL LEVEL of hydraulic oil. If the level to the cylinder on the vibrator side. is higher, oil will burst out from the breather plug. 10.
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MAINTENANCE 3. If the clutch linings wear, the clutch slips and the OIL SOAKED transmission of power is not performed properly. Replace the clutch with a new one as required. SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING CORD FAILURE GLAZED Clean the spark arrester every year or 100 hours. WORN BACK 1.
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MAINTENANCE NOTICE Remove STOPPER, the Battery Holder Be careful to avoid bending or puncturing the spark RUBBER PLATE with Rubber Plate. arrester screen. 4. Replace the spark arrester if the screen cannot be adequately cleaned or if any damage is observed. RUBBER PLATE 5.
STORAGE STORAGE 1. Wash off dirt and soil from every part with water. While washing, be careful not to let the water splash on the electric components such as the engine muffler. 2. Cover the machine to prevent dust and dirt buildup. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING ( COMPACTOR ) Troubleshooting (Compactor) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Clutch slips? Adjust or replace clutch. V-belt slips? Adjust or replace V-belt. Excessive oil in vibrator? Fill to correct level. Check vibrator assembly for any Travel speed low and vibration Trouble in vibrator internals? worn or defective parts, replace any weak.
TROUBLESHOOTING ( ENGINE ) Troubleshooting (Engine) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug. Carbon deposit on spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug. Short circuit due to defi cient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
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TROUBLESHOOTING ( ENGINE ) Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor? Check fl oat adjustment, rebuild carburetor. Weak in power, compression is proper and does not misfi re. Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.