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MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation Manual

One-way plate compactor (briggs & stratton vanguard 160 gasoline engine)
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OPERATION MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVC82VGV/VGVW
ONE - WAY PLATE COMPACTOR
(Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 160 Gasoline Engine)
Revision #0 (04/24/2023)
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.

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  • Page 1 ONE - WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 160 Gasoline Engine) Revision #0 (04/24/2023) 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.

  • Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning

    PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVC82VGV/VGVW PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/24/23)
  • Page 3 NOTES MVC82VGV/VGVW PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/24/23) — PAGE 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MVC82VGV/VGVW Plate Compactor Proposition 65 Warning ........... 2 Safety Information ..........5-9 Specifications ............10 Noise And Vibration Emissions .......11 Dimensions ............12 General Information ..........13 Components ............14 Basic Engine ............15 Inspection ............16-17 Operation ............

  • Page 5: 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 6 „ 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 7 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.
  • Page 8 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 9 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. „...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Compactor Specifications MVC82VGV Models MVC82VGVW Vibration Absorbing System (VAS) Center Handle Handle Centrifugal Force 3080 lbf. (13.7 kN, 1400 kg) Vibrating Frequency 5,600 vibrations/min (93 Hz) Maximum Traveling Speed 82 ft./min (25 m/min) Plate Size (LxW) 22.4 x 17.7 in. (570 x 450 mm) Length (Including Handle) 22.4 in.

  • Page 11: Noise And Vibration Emissions

    NOISE AND VIBRATION EMISSIONS Table 3. Noise and Vibration Emissions Measured Sound Power Level in dB(A) Guaranteed Sound Power Level in dB(A) Hand-Arm Vibration in m/s NOTES: Products are tested for sound pressure level in accordance with European Directives and Standards 2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, EN 500-1:2006 +A1:2009 , EN 500-4:2011, relating to Noise Emission in the Environment by equipment for use outdoors.

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS Table 4. Dimensions Reference Letter Description Dimension Length (including handle) 38.2 inches (970 mm) Height (without handle) 22.4 inches (570 mm) Height (including handle) 38.2 inches (970 mm) Plate Length 22.4 inches (570 mm) Plate Width 17.7 inches (450 mm) PAGE 12 —...

  • Page 13: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION OF PLATE COMPACTOR FREQUENCY/SPEED The Mikasa MVC82VGV/VGVW is a walk-behind, one-way The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range of plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, 5600 vpm (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the mixed soils and asphalt.

  • Page 14: Components

    COMPONENTS Figure 1. Plate Compactor Components 6. Vibrating Plate — A flat, open plate made of durable Figure 1 shows the location of the basic controls and components of the MVC82VGV/VGVW Plate Compactor. cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil. The function of each control is described below: 7.

  • Page 15: Basic Engine

    BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Components The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper 7. Oil Drain Plug — Remove this plug to remove oil from lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the the engine crankcase. manufacturer's engine manual for instructions and details 8.

  • Page 16: Inspection

    INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING WARNING 1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual. Adding fuel to the tank should be accomplished only when the engine is 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, stopped and has had an opportunity to particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and cool down.
  • Page 17 INSPECTION V-BELT CHECK V-BELT TENSION CAUTION 1. If the V-belt tension is not proper, adjust the V-belt tension. Slacken the four bolts fixed the engine and turn NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine the nut for the V-belt tension adjuster until the V-belt running.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION INITIAL START-UP NOTICE 1. Move the 3-in-1 control lever to the "ON" position. The DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. "ON" position means: DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it „...
  • Page 19 OPERATION 11. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain clay. However, there may be cases where traveling speed drops because the compaction plate does not leave the ground surface easily due to the composition of the soil. To rectify this problem, do the following: a.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TIGHTENING TORQUE NOTICE Reference Table 7 below (Tightening Torque), for Inspection and other services should always be carried retightening of nuts and bolts. out on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. MACHINE INSPECTION Table 7. Tightening Torque (kg/cm) Diameter Material 6 mm 8 mm 10mm 12mm...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE 5. Tap the paper filter element several times on a hard DANGER surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air not DO NOT use gasoline or low flash point exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) through the solvents for cleaning the air cleaner. The filter element from the inside out.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE CHECKING V-BELT CHECKING CLUTCH Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 14) and determine if it Check the clutch simultaneously with V-belt checking. With is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing, belt removed, visually check outer drum of the clutch for is peeling or otherwise damaged.

  • Page 23: Storage

    MAINTENANCE/STORAGE PLATE COMPACTOR STORAGE 3. Clean the spark arrester screen with a stiff bristle brush (Figure 16). If carbon buildup is present, soak or For storage of the plate compactor for over 30 days, the spray the spark arrester screen with carburetor cleaner following is required: and blow dry from the inside out with low-pressure „...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    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.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting (Compactor)

    TROUBLESHOOTING ( COMPACTOR ) Troubleshooting (Plate Compactor) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Set engine speed to correct Engine speed too low? RPM. Clutch slips? Check or replace clutch. V-belt slips? Adjust or replace V-belt. Drain excess oil and fi ll to Travel speed too low, and Excessive oil in vibrator? proper level.
  • Page 27 © COPYRIGHT 2023, 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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