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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVH158GH REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX200UT2SM14/GX200UT2SCM GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #1 (11/16/17) www.discount-equipment.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Specifications and part numbers are subject to change Vibrator Assembly ..........38-39 without notice. Base And Engine Assembly ......40-43 Electrical Device Assembly ......44-45 Control Assembly ..........46-49 PAGE 4 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY. NOTICE Addresses practices not related to personal injury. PAGE 6 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
ALWAYS clear the work area of any debris, tools, etc. that would constitute a hazard while the equipment is in operation. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 7...
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MV H-3 06 the engine start diffi cult. and serious damage to the equipment or engine. PAGE 8 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
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ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition. hot engine. Repair or replace all worn cables. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 9...
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Contact your country's Department of Public Works or recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper disposal of any electrical components, waste or oil associated with this equipment. PAGE 10 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
Environment by equipment for use outdoors. Products are tested for hand/arm vibration (HAV) level in accordance with European Directives 2002/44/EC and EN500-4 and ISO 5349-1:2001, ISO 5349-2:2001. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 11...
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine the function of all the controls and components. and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 13...
7. Throttle Lever — Controls speed of the plate compactor. Place straight vertically to start, push fully counterclockwise for full throttle and fully clockwise to stop plate compactor. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 15...
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Idle Position) Figure 16. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position) 3. Place the choke lever (Figure 14) in the “CLOSED” position if starting a cold engine. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 19...
(Figure 18) as the engine warms up. If the engine has not started, repeat steps 1 through 6. CHOKE LEVER OPEN CLOSE Figure 18. Choke Lever (Open) PAGE 20 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
REVERSE OPERATION NEUTRAL POSITION THROTTLE FORWARD LEVER DIRECTION IDLE CONTROL LEVER POSITION Figure 21. Direction Control Lever Figure 22. Throttle Lever (Idle) MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 21...
Figure 24. Fuel Valve Lever (OFF) Emergency Shutdown 1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. PAGE 22 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
Ensure that the maintenance area is well ventilated. Gasoline engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness and may result in DEATH. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 23...
2. These items should be serviced by your service dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the HONDA Shop Manual for service procedures. 3. For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals. PAGE 24 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
Bolt threads used with this machine are all right handed Material and quality of material is marked on each bolt, and screw. Figure 25. Engine Air Filter (Dual) MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 25...
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(Figure 26). Clean inside of air filter cover with warm, soapy water or nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. DRAIN BOLT SEALING WASHER Figure 28. Draining Engine Oil PAGE 26 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
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After air replace the V-belt immediately. bubbles stop coming out, reattach the plug. Tighten securely (Figure 30). MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 27...
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6. When the machine is used after a long storage period, check the level of engine oil before using. MUFFLER 5 MM SCREW SPARK ARRESTOR Figure 33. Spark Arrester Removal PAGE 28 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
Piston inside hydraulic pump not Adjust or replace. moving smoothly? Direction Control Lever operating resistance for reverse is high. Vibrator cylinder piston does not move Adjust or replace. smoothly MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 29...
Fuel fi lter/lines clogged? Replace fuel fi lter. Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap. Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel line. PAGE 30 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
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Check cable connections. Charge or replace Will not start, no power with key "ON". (if Battery disconnected or discharged? applicable) battery Ignition switch/wiring defective? Replace ignition switch. Check wiring. MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 31...
“Remarks” Column. assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available for sale through Multiquip. PAGE 32 — MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17)
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