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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC-90L ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (ROBIN GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #1 (11/01/05) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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This gas efficient operation of the is colorless and odorless, and can Multiquip MVC-90L Plate cause death if inhaled. NEVER operate Compactor . Refer to the engine this equipment in a confined area or...
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS CAUTION - Rotating Parts CAUTION - Equipment Damage Messages NEVER operate equipment with covers, Other important messages are provided throughout this or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, manual to help prevent damage to your light tower, other hair and clothing away from all moving property, or the surrounding environment.
Contact with hot components can cause The following safety guidelines should always be used serious burns. when operating the Mikasa MVC-90L Plate Compactor: ■ The engine of this reversible plate compactor requires an Safety: adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the ■...
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Loading and Unloading (Crane): Maintenance Safety: ■ Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (hook and ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not running machine.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The MVC-90L Plate Compactor is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.
It is ribbed for extra strength. The tubular steel roll bar Engine cage protects engine components and provides a lifting point. The Mikasa MVC-90L Plate Compactor is equipped with a Robin The MVC-90L also has a reversible, shock-mounted handle. EH172YD4230 gasoline engine. The engine drives an eccentric Vibratory Plate weight at a high speed to develop a compaction force.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR) Figure 3. MVC-90L Plate Compactor Components Figure 3 shows the location of the components and general maintenance parts. The function of each component is described below: Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel. Vibrating Plate –...
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE) Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and Operating the engine without an filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine air filter, with a damaged air filter, NOTE manual for instructions &...
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION Before Starting: 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. CAUTION - General Safety Precautions 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — START-UP PROCEDURE This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial 4. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the CLOSED position start-up of the compactor. It is extremely important that this if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm. section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — STARTUP/SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES 7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever Normal Shutdown (Figure 13) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not 1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 15) and started repeat steps 1 through 6.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION Operation Operating the Compactor on High Moisture Content Soil Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain clay, CAUTION - General Operation Safety or other types of soil. Soil with high moisture content can cause Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety the compaction plate to "stick"...
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — MAINTENANCE Maintenance CAUTION - General Maintenance Safety s l i ) l a Inspection and other services should always be carried out e t I i t a on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. ) y l i Inspection and Maintenance Service Tables.
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Replacement: Vibrator Oil Check 1. Replace engine oil, in first 20 hours of operation and every 1. Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface. Make 100 hours afterwards. sure the compactor is level when checking the oil in the 2.
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — MAINTENANCE Replacing the V-belt V-Belt Check 1. Remove the belt cover. CAUTION - Checking and Replacing the V-Belt 2. Place an offset wrench (13 mm) or the like on the vibrator pulley (lower) fastening bolt. NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — PREPARATION FOR LONG -TERM STORAGE Pump Storage For storage of the pump for over 30 days, the following is required: Drain the fuel tank completely. Run the engine until the fuel in the injection system is completely consumed.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Engine Troubleshooting (Table 8) information shown below and on the following page.
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — TROUBLESHOOTING (PLATE COMPACTOR) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Plate Compactor Troubleshooting (Table 9) information shown below and on the following page.
Multiquip. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 26 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS MVC-90L 1 TO 3 UNITS W/ ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE QTY. DESCRIPTION 070100340 V-BELT, A33 0430430015 CAP, WATER TANK 0650149670 SPARK PLUG 2695011008 ROPE, RECOIL STARTER 2273261007 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 0430430060 CAP, FUEL TANK 0641360010 FILTER, FUEL TANK 0642004220...
MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — NAME PLATE AND DECALS BODY ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 920206290 DECAL, READ OPERATORS MANUAL ......1 ..NPA-629 920203330 DECAL, HEARING PROTECTION ........ 1 ..NPA-333 920203060 DECAL, OIL CAUTION ..........1 ..NPA-306 920206280 DECAL, DANGER PINCH POINT .........
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — BODY ASSY. BODY ASSY. PAGE 30 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — BODY ASSY. BODY ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 402100430 VIBRATING PLATE 930405011 SHOCK ABSORBER 959404350 EARTH WIRE 402010010 BASE 020310080 NUT M10 030210250 SW M10 012010030 BOLT 10 X 30 031110160 PW M10 011008035 BOLT 8 X 35 020308060 NUT M8...
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — BODY ASSY. (CONTINUED) BODY ASSY. (CONTINUED) PAGE 32 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — BODY ASSY. (CONTINUED) BODY ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 954402131 COCK PT1/4 402010040 T- JOINT 402010050 VINYL PIPE A, 10 X 13 X 380 402010060 VINYL PIPE B, 10 X 13 X 350 954401600 ELBOW 1/4 952401660 WASHER 103045...
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ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — CRANKSHAFT ASSY. CRANKSHAFT ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2532090101 CRANKSHAFT CP 0230250110 SPACER T=0.6 .......... 1 ..... SELECT ONE SPACER ONLY 0230250120 SPACER T=0.8 .......... 1 ..... SELECT ONE SPACER ONLY 0230250130 SPACER T=1.0 .......... 1 ..... SELECT ONE SPACER ONLY 0221814000 0032014000 SPRING WASHER...
ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — INTAKE AND EXHAUST GROUP ASSY. INTAKE AND EXHAUST GROUP ASSY. PAGE 44 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — INTAKE AND EXHAUST GROUP ASSY. INTAKE AND EXHAUST GROUP ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2533170111 CAMSHAFT CP ......... 1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 2273640103 RELEASE LEVER 0051904100 SPRING PIN 0031522000 SNAP RING 2393330113 TAPPET 2533360103 VALVE SPRING 13209KA040...
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ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — GOVERNOR ASSY. GOVERNOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2534230123 GOVERNOR LEVER 2274220103 GOVERNOR SHAFT 0031108000 WASHER 2534270101 GOVERNOR ROD CP. 2534280103 ROD SPRING 0031306000 CLIP 0011406300 BOLT AND WASHER ASSY. 0186060020 2534250123 GOVERNOR SPRING 2694330100 SPEED CONTROL ASSY.
ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — COOLING AND STARTING ASSY. COOLING AND STARTING GROUP ASSY. PAGE 48 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — COOLING AND STARTING ASSY. COOLING AND STARTING GROUP ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2535125001 BLOWER HOUSING, BLACK 2699170303 LABEL, TRADE MARK 2699186003 LABEL, ENGINE NAME 0110060020 FLANGE BOLT 0732004950 LABEL, RECOIL OHV 2535270103 HEAD COVER 2695020100 RECOIL STARTER ASSY.
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ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE — FUEL GROUP ASSY. FUEL GROUP ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2536012101 FUEL TANK CP.........1 ..... BLACK 0732003900 LABEL, CAUTION 0430430060 FUEL TANK CAP CP 0641360010 FUEL, FILTER 0642008400 FUEL, STRAINER ASSY......1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 50-1 0642004220 FILTER...
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