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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVH308GH REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX270UT2SMXC/GX270UT2SCM GASOLINE ENGINES) Revision #3 (11/17/17) 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 ..........40-41 without notice. Base And Engine Assembly......42-45 Electrical Device Assembly ......46-47 Control Assembly ..........48-51 PAGE 4 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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ALWAYS clear the work area of any debris, tools, etc. that would constitute a hazard while the equipment is in operation. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— 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 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition. hot engine. Repair or replace all worn cables. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— 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 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 11...
Before starting the plate compactor identify and understand 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. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 13...
COMPONENTS S/N B1677 AND BELOW S/N B1678 AND ABOVE S/N B1677 AND BELOW NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD (STORED POSITION) (WORKING POSITION) Figure 2. Plate Compactor Components PAGE 14 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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8. Vibrating Plate — A flat, open plate made of durable cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil. 9. Extension Plate — Provides additional area of vibration to the vibrating plate. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 15...
4. Engine ON/OFF Switch – ON position permits engine Reference the maintenance section in this manual for starting, OFF position stops engine operation. servicing. PAGE 16 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
Table 5. Oil Type Season Temperature Oil Type Summer 25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30 Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C SAE 10W-30/20 Figure 7. V-Belt Cover Removal Winter 0°C or Lower SAE 10W-10 MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 17...
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3. When the handle bar is raised to the desired height, PULLEY AS SHOWN. tighten the wing nut. Grip V-BELT VIBRATOR Wing nut PULLEY Figure 9. V-Belt Tension Figure 11. Handle Height Adjustment PAGE 18 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) in the "ON" position. Slightly higher Handle position Idle position Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Higher Position) Figure 16. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON Position) MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 19...
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(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 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
Your unit may be equipped with direction control levers on both the right and left side of the handle. Earlier models only have one control lever located on the right side of the handle. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 21...
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2. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 23) in the OFF position. Figure 23. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF Position) 3. Place the fuel shut-off lever (Figure 24) in the OFF position. PAGE 22 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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 MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 23...
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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 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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Engine Oil Filter Change dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the paper filter element if it is excessively dirty. Every 2 years Fuel Lines Replace MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 25...
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(Figure 26). shown in. Clean inside of air filter cover with warm, soapy water or nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. PAGE 26 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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Table 4. For engine oil capacity, see Table 2 (Engine Specifications). DO NOT overfill. Figure 32. Removing Hydraulic Hose 4. Set the run lever to reverse. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 27...
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DO NOT exceed OIL LEVEL of hydraulic oil. If the level is higher, oil will burst out from the breather plug. MISSING RUBBER CRACKS SIDEWALL WEAR Figure 35. V-Belt Inspection PAGE 28 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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4. Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen (Figure 37) with a wire brush. WIRE BRUSH SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN Figure 37. Cleaning The Spark Arrester MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 29...
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 PAGE 30 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 31...
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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. PAGE 32 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
“Remarks” Column. assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available for sale through Multiquip. PAGE 34 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
3◊ ..17218Z1C780 ..FILTER OUTER supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the 1....17620Z4H900 ..CAP, FUEL TANK following parts lists. 1....17672Z4H000 ..FUEL FILTER, FUEL TANK NOTICE GX270UT2SMXC ♦ ◊ GX270UT2SCM MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 35...
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NAMEPLATE AND DECAL ASSY. 15-1 15-2 PAGE 36 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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920218130 DECAL: E/G RPM 3600 920217870 DECAL: MODEL MVH-308 920217730 DECAL: MODEL (R, OR) 920217740 DECAL: MODEL (L, OR) PLATE: SERIAL NO...........1....CONTACT MQ PARTS DEPT. MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17— PAGE 37...
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CONTROL ASSY. S/N B1677 S/N B1678 AND BELOW AND ABOVE 72-2 73-2 74-2 73-2 9 10 NOTES: USED ON S/N B1677 AND BELOW. PAGE 48 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17...
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