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MVC-77 SERIES — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in Lethal Exhaust Gases injury to yourself and others.
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MVC-77 SERIES — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting Respiratory Hazard ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when the machine is not in ALWAYS wear approved respiratory use. protection. Equipment Damage Messages Sight and Hearing hazard Other important messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent damage to your trash pump, other property, or the surrounding environment.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, ■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks which are not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. and open flames. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
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■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not Also know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance , recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to doctor and fire department . This information will be the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
MVC-77 SERIES — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The MVC-77 Series Reversible 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.
MVC-77 SERIES — GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVC-77 Series is a walk behind, plate compactor The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt. 5,800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel...
MVC-77 SERIES — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR) W A T E R T A N K M i k a s Figure 1. MVC-77 Series Plate Compactor Components Figures 1 and 2 shows the location of the components and Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the V- general maintenance parts.
MVC-77 SERIES — COMPONENTS (HONDA GX160K1QX2 ENGINE) NOTE This manual is showing an HONDA engine, component locations may vary with other engines. Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop INITIAL SERVICING the flow of fuel.
MVC-77 SERIES — INSPECTION Before Starting NOTE The Oil Alert system will automatically 1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. stop the engine before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be sure to check 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust. Particularly, the the engine oil level prior to starting the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and engine.
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MVC-77 SERIES — INSPECTION 2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm V-Belt Check (Figure 8) when depressed with finger at midway between CAUTION: the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running.
MVC-77 SERIES — INITIAL START-UP CAUTION: NOTE The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches DO NOT attempt to run the compactor until the the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The Safety and Initial Start-up sections have been OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture read, for normal operation after starting, and for...
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MVC-77 SERIES — INITIAL START-UP 6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 11) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 5. 7. Before the compactor is put into operation run the engine for 3-5 minutes.
MVC-77 SERIES — OPERATION Operation 7. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain clay, however there may be cases where traveling speed CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: drops because the compaction plate does not leave the ground surface easily due to the composition of the soil. To Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced rectify this problem do the following: in the safety section of this manual before oper-...
MVC-77 SERIES — MAINTENANCE CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: These inspection intervals are for operation Inspection and other services should always under normal conditions. Adjust your inspection be carried out on hard and level ground with intervals based on the number hours plate the engine shutdown.
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MVC-77 SERIES — MAINTENANCE CAUTION: NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur if your hand (Figure 6) gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch. Always use safety gloves. Checking and Replacing the V-Belt and Clutch 1.
MVC-77 SERIES — 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. Completely drain the oil from the engine crankcase and follow procedures described in the HONDA engine Owner's Manual for engine storage.
MVC-77 SERIES — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. Section 1: Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a particular part is used. Model Number-Where indicated, this shows that the corresponding part is utilized only with this specific model number or model number variant.
MVC-77 SERIES — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS PAGE 28 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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MVC-77 SERIES — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 920203290 DECAL: CAUTION DSC01 920203060 DECAL: CAUTION (START ENG/VIBR) NPA-306 920201580 DECAL: MQ LOGO NPA-158 920106460 DECAL: MIKISA LOGO (NAME) NPA-507 920201950 DECAL: MOTOR OIL NPA-195 PLATE: SERIAL NO./MVC-MQ CONTACT MQ SERVICE DEPT.
MVC-77 SERIES — MAIN BODY ASSY. MAIN BODY ASSY. PAGE 30 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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SPRING WASHER M8 ....... 2 ..... REPLACES 001220845 ROBIN 920103260 PLATE, SERIAL .......... 1 ..... CONTACT MULTIQUIP SERVICE DEPT ..................WITH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04) — PAGE 31...
MVC-77 SERIES — VIBRATOR ASSY. VIBRATOR ASSY. PAGE 36 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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MVC-77 SERIES — VIBRATOR ASSY. VIBRATOR ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 408010057 VIBRATING CASE/77,90 ......1 ....REPLACES 408010050 401301260 CASE COVER/A 401301270 CASE COVER/B 401010190 PACKING 040406309 BEARING 011208025 BOLT 8 X 25 T ......... 12 ....REPLACES 001220825 030208200 SPRING WASHER 953400270...
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MVC-77 SERIES — WATER TANK ASSY. WATER TANK ASSY. PAGE 38 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
MVC-77 SERIES — WATER TANK ASSY. WATER TANK ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 408106380 WATER TANK 408316691 CAP, WATER TANK (W/PK) ....1 ..REPLACES 408316690 408424691 PACKING, 115D-2T 954403240 COCK PT 1/4, BH-1211 959403790 NUT PS-1/4 402010060 VINYL PIPE 9.5X14X450L ......
HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. PAGE 40 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. CYLINDER HEAD ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 12210ZH8000 HEAD COMP., CYLINDER 12204ZE01306 GUIDE, INLET VALVE 12205ZE1315 GUIDE, EXHAUST VALVE 12216ZE5300 CLIP, VLAVE GUIDE 12251ZF1800 GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD 12310ZE1010 COVER COMP., HEAD 12391ZE1000 PACKING, HEAD COVER 15721ZH8000...
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HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — CARBURETOR ASSY. CARBURETOR ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16010ZE1812 GASKET SET 16011ZE0005 FLOAT VALVE SET 16013ZE0005 FLOAT SET 16015ZE0831 FLOAT CHAMBER SET....1 ..INCLUDES O' RING 16016ZE0005 PILOT SCREW 16024ZE1811 DRAIN SCREW SET ....... 1 ..INCLUDES GASKET 16028ZE0005 SCREW SET ........
HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER ASSY. PAGE 58 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16271ZE1000 PACKING, ELBOW 17210ZE1822 CLEANER ELEMENT ....1 ...... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 17218ZE1821 OUTER ELEMENT 17230ZE1820 COVER, AIR CLEANER 17232891000 GROMET, AIR CLEANER 17235ZE1831 NOSE, SILENCER 17238ZE7010 COLLAR, AIR CLEANER...
HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PAGE 62 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16854ZH8000 RUBBER, SUPPORT (107MM) 16955ZE1000 JOINT, FUEL TANK 17510ZE1020ZA FUEL TANK COMP. 17620ZH7023 FUEL TANK CAP CP ..... 1 ......INCLUDES ITEMS W/% 17631ZH7003 PACKING 17672ZE2W01 FUEL FILTER...
HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PAGE 68 — MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04)
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HONDA GX160K1 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16551ZE0010 GOVERNOR ARM 16555ZE1000 GOVERNOR ROD 16561ZE1020 GOVERNOR SPRING 16562ZE1020 SRRING, THROTTLE 16500ZH8812 CONTROL ASSY. 16571ZH8010 LEVER CONTROL 16574ZE1000 LEVER SPRING 16575ZH8000 WASHER, CONTROL LEVER 16576891000 HOLDER, CABLE 16578ZE1000 SPACER, CONTROL LEVER...
Items purchased in kits. item with respect to which damages are claimed, be approved by Multiquip prior to shipment. and in no event shall Multiquip be liable for loss The sender will be notified of any material To obtain a Return Material Authorization, of profit or good will or for any other special, received that is not acceptable.
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