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OperatiOn and parts Manual SERIES MODEL MVC88VTH MODEL MVC88VTHW ONE-WAY pLATE COMpACTOR (HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #2 (12/09/13) 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.
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 ...
SpECIfICATIONS Table 1. MVC88VTH/VTHW One-Way plate Compactor specifications Centrifugal Force 3,372 lbs. (1,530 kg) Vibration Frequency 6,000 vpm (60 Hz) Traveling Speed 82 ft/min (25 m/min) Plate Size (L x W) 19.7 x 20.7 in (.500 x .525 mm) Max. Area of Compaction (no extensions) 8,100 sq.
GENERAL INfORMATION deFiniTiOn OF pLaTe COMpaCTOR FRequenCy/speed The Mikasa MVC88VTH/VTHW is a walk behind, plate The compactor's vibrating plate produces a vibration compactor designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils frequency of 6,000 VPM (vibrations per minute). The and asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting...
COMpACTOR COMpONENTS MVC88VTHW MVC88VTH Figure 2. Plate Compactor Components Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and 7. WaterTube-sprinkler (VTHW Only) – Supplies water components of the MVC88VTH/VTHW Plate Compactor. to the soil via a splash plate. The function of each control is described below: 8.
COMpACTOR COMpONENTS Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components iniTiaL seRViCing 6. air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper entering the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the air filter canister to gain access to filter element.
INSpECTION before starting dangeR 1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual. eXpLOsiVe FueL! 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, Motor fuels are highly flammable and can particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and be dangerous if mishandled. dO nOT air cleaner.
INSpECTION V-beLT V-belt Tension V-belt Cover Removal The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 10) when depressed with finger at midway between To inspect the V-belt, remove the three bolts that secure the clutch and vibrator pulleys. the belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 8.
STARTUp 3. Place the choke lever (Figure 14) in the “CLOsed” CauTiOn position if starting a cold engine. dO nOT attempt to operate the compactor until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have CHOKE LEVER been read and thoroughly understood. This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the compactor.
STARTUp 9. If the sprinkling of water is required, place water valve in the On position. Figure 18. Water Valve (ON) Figure 16. Starter Grip 10. To begin compacting, place the throttle lever (Figure 19) in the “Run” position NOTICE dO nOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end dO nOT release the starter rope after pulling.
OpERATION OpeRaTiOn sTOpping THe engine CauTiOn normal shutdown aLWays follow all safety rules referenced 1. Move the throttle lever to the idle position (Figure 20) in the safety section of this manual before and run the engine for three minutes at low speed. operating compactor.
OpERATION/MAINTENANCE general Cleanliness MainTenanCe General maintenance practices are crucial to the Clean the compactor daily. Remove all dust and debris performance and longevity of your compactor. This buildup (mud, clay etc.). If the compactor is steam-cleaned, equipment requires routine cleaning, inspection and ensure that lubrication is accomplished aFTeR steam lubrication.
MAINTENANCE 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 Table 5 and Table 6. engine Maintenance Perform engine maintance as listed in Table 5. Table 5.
MAINTENANCE Machine inspection engine air Cleaner dangeR Perfom machine inspection as listed in Table 6. dO nOT use gasoline or low flash point Table 6. Machine inspection solvents for cleaning the air cleaner. The interval Check solution possibility exists of fire or explosion which Machine Clean if necessary.
MAINTENANCE 3. Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or 3. Thread spark plug into cylinder hole by hand to prevent nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip cross-threading, then tighten securely. the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze out the excess oil from the element before installing.
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MAINTENANCE spaRk aRResTeR CLeaning 4. Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen (Figure 28) with a wire brush. Clean the spark arrester every 6 months or 100 hours. WIRE 1. Remove the 4 mm screw (3) from the exhaust deflector, BRUSH then remove the deflector.
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold “not sold separately” — Indicates that an item cannot separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be purchased as a separate item and is either part of an be clarifi ed in the “Remarks”...
SUGGESTED SpARE pARTS MVC88VTH/MVC88VTWH pLaTe COMpaCTOR WiTH HOnda gX160uT2qMX2 gasOLine engine 1 to 5 units qty. description 3 ...070100332 ....V-BELT 5....0650140480 ..SPARK PLUG 1....28462ZH8003 ..ROPE, RECOIL STARTER 5....17210ZE1517 ..ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 1....17620Z4H020 ..CAP, FUEL TANK 1....17672Z4H000 ..FUEL FILTER, FUEL TANK 4....939010230 ....SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may...
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bODY ASSY. (EG) 15 16 page 28 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
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bODY ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 416910120 HANDLE ASSY..........1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/% 416120141 VIBRATING PLATE 939010230 SHOCK ABSORBER 020310080 NUT M10 030210250 WASHER, LOCK M10 416120390 BASE 001221025 BOLT 10X25 030210250 WASHER, LOCK M10 416454360 RUBBER PLATE 25X25X8 912216015 ENGINE ASSY.,GX160UT2QMX2 001220850...
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bODY ASSY. (CONTINUED) paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 416218770 GRIP, VAS HANDLE 416459320 HANDLE NUT, VAS HANDLE 416459340 RUBBER, VAS HANDLE 009120407 SUNK HEAD BOLT 10X20 955010311 TACH/HOUR METER 001220510 BOLT 5X10 030205130 WASHER, LOCK M5 58151 WASHER, FLAT M5 959026822 RUBBER TUBE 955010310...
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VIbRATOR ASSY. page 32 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
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VIbRATOR ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 953405270 PLUG 1/4X14 X13L 953405260 PACKING 1/4" 416218390 ECCENTRIC ROTATOR 040406211 BEARING 6211 416338909 CASE COVER (R) 416338919 CASE COVER (L) 416349930 BELT COVER GUARD 060203030 OIL SEAL 050101000 O-RING 014208020 BOLT 8X20 030208200 WASHER, LOCK M8 416464470...
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TRANSpORT WHEEL ASSY. page 34 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
NAMEpLATE AND DECALS ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 920218170 DECAL, POSITION 920900090 DECAL, SET/MVC/EXP, EU ......1....SET ONLY 920101410 DECAL, MIKASA MARK 120X60 920105070 DECAL, MIKASA MARK 125MM 920217430 PLATE, SERIAL NO./88VTH 920217440 PLATE, SERIAL NO./88VTHW 920210330 DECAL, EC NOISE REQ.LWA105 920208350 DECAL, V-BELT RPF3330 920203290...
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. page 42 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 12204ZE1306 GUIDE, INLET VALVE (O.S.) 12205ZE1315 GUIDE, EXHAUST VALVE (O. S.) ......1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/$ 12210Z4M405 HEAD COMP, CYLINDER ........1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/% 12216ZE5300 CLIP, VALVE GUIDE 12251ZL0003 GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD 12310Z4M000 COVER CP, HEAD 12391ZE1000...
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — CARbURETOR ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 1#@+&^ 16010ZE1812 GASKET SET 16011ZE0005 FLOAT VALVE SET 16013Z0SB01 FLOAT SET 16015Z4M911 CHAMBER SET, FLOAT ........1 ...INCLUDES ITEMS W/+ 16016ZH7W01 SCREW SET, PILOT 16024Z5T901 SCREW SET, DRAIN ........1 ...INCLUDES ITEMS W/^ 16028Z5T901 SCREW SET ..........1 ...INCLUDES ITEMS W/&...
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. page 60 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 16271ZE1000 PACKING, ELBOW 17210ZE1517 CLEANER ELEMENT ........1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 17218ZE1507 OUTER ELEMENT 17231Z4M010 COVER, AIR CLEANER 17232891000 GROMET, AIR CLEANER 17235Z4M830 NOSE, SILENCER 17238ZE7010 COLLAR, AIR CLEANER 17239ZE1000 COLLAR (B), AIR CLEANER 17410Z4M000...
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — IGNITION COIL ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 30500Z0T802 COIL ASSY, IGNITION 30700Z0T811 CAP ASSY, NOISE SUPPRESSOR 36101ZE1010 CORD, STOP SWITCH 370MM 90121952000 FLANGE BOLT 6X25 MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13) — page 69...
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. page 70 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
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HONDA GX160UT2QMX2 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. paRT nO. paRT naMe qTy. ReMaRks 16500Z4M306 CONTROL ASSY..........1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 16551Z4M000 ARM, GOVERNOR 16555Z4M000 ROD, GOVERNOR 16561Z4M010 SPRING GOVERNOR 16562Z4M000 SPRING, THROTTLE RETURN 16571Z4M000 LEVER, CONTROL 16574ZE1000 LEVER SPRING 16575ZH8000 WASHER, CONTROL LEVER 16576891000 HOLDER, CABLE 16578ZE1000...