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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC82VE/VEW ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (ROBIN EX170D40103 ENGINE) Revision #0 (02/05/09) To fi nd the latest revision of this publication, 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 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. under medication.
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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...
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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GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION OF PLATE COMPACTOR ANTI-VIBRATION HANDLE SYSTEM (AVT) The Mikasa MVC82VE/VEW is a walk-behind, one-way This compactor is equipped with advanced anti-vibration plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, handle design that reduces vibration to the operator by up mixed soils and asphalt.
COMPONENTS WATER TANK (MVC82VEW ONLY) Figure 2. MVC82VE/VEW Controls and Components Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and Belt Cover — Remove this cover to gain access to the components of the MVC82VE/VEW Plate Compactor. The V-belts. NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt function of each control is described below: cover.
BASIC ENGINE Figure 3. Robin Engine Components Choke Lever — Used in the starting of a cold engine, The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper or in cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the lubrication and fi lled with fuel prior to operation. Refer fuel mixture.
INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING NOTICE Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and engine.
INSPECTION V-BELT CHECK The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 8) when depressed with fi nger midway CAUTION between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running.
OPERATION CAUTION NOTICE DO NOT attempt to run the compactor The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the until the Safety and Initial Start-up sections fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN have been read and understood. position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
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OPERATION OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE CAUTION Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle lever quickly to the fast position. NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at high speeds. With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine speed should be around 2,300 RPM, therefore Place the throttle lever (Figure 13) in slow position, and engaging the centrifugal clutch.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Table 6. Engine Check Inspection and other services should always be carried Item Frequency of Inspection out on hard and level ground with the engine shut down. Oil or Fuel Leak Every 8 hours (daily) INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TABLES Tightness of Fastening Every 8 hours (daily) To make sure your plate compactor is always in good...
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MAINTENANCE Remove soil and clean the bottom of compaction Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or plate. nonfl ammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze Check hydraulic pump, piping and hose for any leakage. out the excess oil from the element before installing.
MAINTENANCE VIBRATOR OIL LEVEL CHECK PLATE COMPACTOR STORAGE In every 300 hours of operation, with the machine For storage of the plate compactor for over 30 days, the positioned horizontally, remove vibrator oil level check following is required: plug (Figure 6) off vibrator (14 mm wrench) and see Drain the fuel tank completely or add STA-BIL to the if oil is up to fi...
TROUBLESHOOTING Table 8. Engine Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug. Carbon deposit on spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug. Diffi cult to start. Fuel is available but no SPARK Short circuit due to defi cient spark plug Check spark plug insulation.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED... Symptom Possible Cause Solution Flush fuel system and replace with correct Water in fuel system? Weak in power. type of fuel. Compression is proper Dirty spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug but misfi res. Ignition coil defective? Replace ignition coil.
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NOTES MVC82VE/VEW COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/05/09) — PAGE 25...
The contents and part numbers listed in the parts A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold section are subject to change without notice. Multiquip separately. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” does not guarantee the availability of the parts listed.
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VIBRATOR ASSY PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 418117730 VIBRATING CASE 001221445 BOLT 14X45 T 030214350 WASHER, LOCK M14 031114260 WASHER, FLAT M14 418456950 CASE COVER/PULLEY 060403020 OIL SEAL TC-30458 418456960 CASE COVER/SHUT OFF 418456970 PACKING 69-1 001220820 BOLT 8X20 T 69-2 030208200 WASHER, LOCK M8...
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WATER TANK ASSY (MVC82VEW ONLY) PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 418118581 GUARD HOOK 002211025 BOLT 10X25 H, SW 52693 WATER TANK ASSY ........1 ....INCLUDES ITEMS W/ $ 101$ 418910080 WATER TANK W/CAP (ORANGE) ....1 ....INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # 102#$ 954300342 CAP, WATER TANK (NBR) 103#$ 001241030 BOLT 10X30 U...
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ROBIN EX170D40103 ENGINE — GOVERNOR ASSY. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 2774230123 GOVERNOR LEVER 2774220133 GOVERNOR SHAFT 2774270111 GOVERNOR ROD CP 2774280123 ROD SPRING 0031305000 CLIP 0130060240 BOLT AND WASHER ASSY 0186060020 2794250263 GOVERNOR SPRING 2774330601 SPEED CONT.LEVER CP2 2774370101 LINK ROD CP 2774350203...
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