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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MIKASA REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR MVH-308GH, MVH-308DSY, MVH-508DSZ Version 2.0 (August 2022) FOR MORE INFORMATION EXCLUSIVE TO CONTACT US ON 1300 353 986 OR VISIT flextool.com.au...
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REVERSIBLE COMPACTOR MVH-208 MVH-209 MVH-308 MVH-408 MVH-508 INSTRUCTION MANUAL We thank you for selecting Mikasa Reversible Compactor. For your safe and proper operation,please read this manual and be always sure to keep it ready for reference. Contents of “Declaration of Conformity” Please refer the EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in this manual as well. 402-07416 *402-07416* http://www.mikasas.com...
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2) Manufacturer’s name and address. 1-4-3, Kanda-Sarugakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0064, JAPAN Nobuo Ohtsuka, engineer 3) Name and address of the person who keeps the R&D Division, Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd. technical documentation. Shiraoka-city, Saitama, Japan 4) Type: Vibratory Plates MVH-208D(S)Z...
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Hand-Arm Vibration Level Remarks MODEL Ahv (m/sec2) MVH-208D(S)Z Vibration Level is in comply with EU Directive2002/44/EC and the value is shown MVH-209D(S)Z as 3 axix min. vibration level. MVH-308D(S)Z Test course ( Crushed gravel ) is in comply with EN500-4. MVH-408D(S)Z The above values are subject to change in case that the machine is modified MVH-508D(S)Z...
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2) Manufacturer’s name and address. 1-4-3, Kanda-Sarugakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0064, JAPAN Nobuo Ohtsuka, engineer 3) Name and address of the person who keeps the R&D Division, Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd. technical documentation. Shiraoka-city, Saitama, Japan 4) Type: Vibratory Plates MVH-208GH...
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Vibration Level is in comply with EU Directive2002/44/EC and the value is shown MVH-209GH as 3 axix min. vibration level. MVH-308GH Test course ( Crushed gravel ) is in comply with EN500-4. MVH-408GH The above values are subject to change in case that the machine is modified MVH-508GH(S) or/and the required regulations change.
Table of contents INTRODUCTION ..................APPLICATION, STRUCTURE AND POWER TRANSMISSION ....WARNING SIGNS ..................CAUTIONS FOR SAFETY................ General Cautions Refueling Precautions Location And Ventilation Precautions Precautions Before Starting Precautions During Work Lifting Precautions Transportation And Storage Precautions Maintenance Precautions Label Position Descriptions Of Symbols Used On Warning Labels 4.10 Control Unit Positions And Names...
For inquiries about repair parts, parts lists, service manuals, and repairs, please contact the store where you purchased the product, our sales office, or the Mikasa Parts Service Center. For parts lists, please visit our homepage at: http://w- ww.mikasas.com/ where you can access Mikasa WEB parts lists.
3 WARNING SIGNS The triangle shaped marks used in this manual and on the decals stuck on the main body indicate common hazards. Be sure to read and observe the cautions described. Warning labels indicating hazards to humans and to equipment. Denotes an extreme hazard.
4.2 Refueling Precautions DANGER Always refuel in a well ventilated area. Make sure to stop the engine and wait until the engine cools down when refueling. Select a flat surface area with no flammable material around for refueling. Be careful not to spill the fuel.
4.8 Maintenance Precautions WARNING Appropriate maintenance is required to ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine. Always pay attention to the machine’s condition and keep it in good condition. Pay special attention to the parts used for lifting, if they are not maintained properly, it might result in a serious accident.
4.10 Descriptions Of Symbols Used On Warning Labels Do not use. (For rollers) NPA-1476 MVH-308GH NPA-1473 MVH-408GH Do not use. (For rollers) NPA-1475 NPA-1474 Refueling Hazard. Read the manual carefully. Always read the operation manual and have Don't fill the fuel tank while the engine is good understanding of operation before your running or hot.
7 INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION Part inspection sheet before work start Check point Check item Visual inspection Crack Skewness Front cover & center cover Falling off Breakage Crack Looseness and falling off of bolt & nuts Fuel tank Leak Quantity of oil Dirt Fuel system Leak...
Fig. 4 8 OPERATION 8.1 Starting HONDA (GX270,GX390) Gasoline Engine In case of MVH-308GH/408GH Choke lever Set the fuel cock lever to the “ON” position to let the fuel flow. (Fig. 6) HONDA (GX270,GX390) “START”...
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When the engine is stopped, the hour tachometer is always showing "Cumulative HONDA (GX270,GX390) time".(Fig.9) Choke lever ENGINE TACH HOUR METER TP-22 “OPERATION” Turn on the engine switch on the rear cover. Fig. 12 (Fig.10) After the engine has started, warm up the engine at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Gasoline Engine In case of MVH-508GHS Set the fuel cock lever to the “ON” position to let the fuel flow. (Fig. 14) HONDA (GX390) Fig.17 When the engine is stopped, the hour Fuel cock lever tachometer is always showing "Cumulative time".(Fig.18) “ON”...
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Gasoline Engine In case of MVH-508GHS Recoil motor ● Insert the key to the key switch. Open the throttle lever to the idling position. (Fig.16) Turn the key to "Run" position. (Fig.17) When the engine is stopped, the hour tachometer is always showing "Cumulative time".(Fig.18) Hold the recoil starter grip, and pull it a little.
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Turn the key further to the “START” position Diesel Engine to start the engine. After the engine is start- Set the fuel cock lever to the “ON” position ed, take your hand off the key.(Fig.23) to let the fuel flow.(Fig. 21) After the engine revolution rises, the buzzer (Only for YANMAR engine) stops.
After the engine has started, warm up the When this machine is used on ground that con- engine at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes. This tains clay, the ground surface tends to stick to is especially important in cold weather. the vibrating board, and the machine travel speed becomes slower.
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If that happens, because you cannot expect Normal operation (Green: Lighted) sufficient compaction, do ground improve- Vibration abnormality (Green: Flashing) ment work before proceeding with the com- Idle operation (Green:Flashing + Red: paction process. (Fig. 33) Compaction limit (Yellow + Red: Lighted) Soil problem (Only red: Lighted) Ground trouble or soft ground (Red only: Lighted)
Move the throttle lever to idling position. Run the engine for 3 to 5 minutes at low Throttle lever speeds to cool it down before stopping. In case of MVH-308GH/408GH: Turn the engine switch to the OFF position, Handle Idling position then the engine stops.
10 TRANSPORTAION AND STORAGE Store in a dry area away from direct sunlight 10.1 Loading And Unloading ● after putting the cover over the machine to prevent dust and dirt buildup. WARNING Do not leave the machine outdoors. Keep it ●...
Diesel Engine 11.2 Opening The Front Cover For a comfortable maintenance work. Hold the hook and the front side of front cover, and pull up to open position.(Fig.46) CAUTION Do maintenance work in a place with a flat ● and hard surface to keep the machine Open position stable.
11.3 Changing The Engine Oil CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinched fingers. Perform the first engine oil change after 20 ● hours of operation, then change at every Clean Dust Pot inside with water and neu- 100 hours.(Fig.49) tral detergent. CAUTION Do not use organic solvent like paint thin- ner, which may cause damage or deforma-...
Installing the V-belt ● 11.7 Checking/Changing The Hydraulic Oil Set the V-belt on the lower side of the vibra- Check the hydraulic oil ● tor pulley. Push the V-belt to the left side of Check the hydraulic oil at every 100 hours’ the upper clutch.
Pour hydraulic oil(550cc) from the hand CAUTION pump breather plug attachment hole. (Fig.55) If an old battery is used, even when the bat- tery checker is not lighted (indicating charging Remove the air releasing plug of vibrator level low), the cell starter might not operate cylinder.
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Battery holder Remove STOPPER, the Battery Holder with Rubber Plate. RUBBER PLATE RUBBER PLATE Battery NYLON NUT HOLDER, (M8) BATTERY PW(M8) BATTERY ) BLACK CABLE(-) (+) RED Battery BATTERY Handle Battery CABLE(+) Bolt Fig.61 For assembly, take the reverse steps de- BATTERY scribed above, but when attaching the bat- Fig.62...
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● Mountable battery size table SIZE 55B24L(JIS) No.51R(BCI) DIN 55Ah or equivalent Replacement MVH-308 JIS/BCI TYPE Maximum capacity DIN TYPE Maximum capacity 55B24L (JIS) No.51R(BCI) 75D23L(JIS) No.35(BCI) MVH-408 Replacement MVH-508GHS DIN 55Ah or equivalent Maximum capacity 75D23L(JIS) No.35(BCI) MVH-508 DIN 75Ah or equivalent Replacement Maximum capacity...
12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 Gasoline Engine (1) Starting problems Bridging the igniter plug. Carbon accumulated on the igniter plug. Short circuit due to insulation problems of Electricity reaches the igniter plug. the high voltage cable. Inappropriate spark gap Fuel is supplied, but the igniter plug does Short circuit of the ON-OFF switch not ignite.
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12.2 Diesel Engine (1) Starting problems (A) In case of compression problems Intake/exhaust valve upthrust No compression at all Decompressor adjustment problems Contact with seat not close enough. Piston ring wear Almost no compression Cylinder wear Cylinder, cylinder head mating surface problems Nozzle seat looseness (B) In case of inappropriate fuel injection inside the combustion chamber Clogging of the tank cap air hole.
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Valve open/close timing inappropriate Engine revolution Clogged exhaust hole, muffler does not increase. Overload Piston, cylinder ring wear Nozzle hole clogging Piston ring stuck Wrong assembly (upside down) of piston ring Inappropriate injection timing Inappropriate valve open/close timing Looseness of injection pump joint Leakage from fuel passage Fuel consumption too Clogging of the air cleaner element...
13 WIRING DIAGRAM MVH-308DSY MVH-408DSY SUMITOMO Sky-blue Oil pressure switch (White) Orange SUMITOMO (Black) Green or Dynamo Yellow-green 114399-78260 Disconnected Starter (Green/ (Green/ White) White) BOLT (Green/ (Green/ White) White) White YAZAKI Regulator White Black BODY EARTH White Green YAZAKI MVH-308DSY-PAS MVH-408DSY-PAS SUMITOMO...
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MVH-308DSZ MVH-408DSZ Starter Dynamo Battery No.3: Relay drive BOLT Regulator CB104 pressure Blue #22 switch CA104 Green Buzzer White #2 Black #24 CB104 CA104 Green or Yellow-green Black MVH-308DSZ-PAS MVH-408DSZ-PAS Starter Dynamo Battery No.3: Relay drive BOLT Regulator CB104 CA104 pressure Blue #22 switch...
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MVH-508DSZ Starter Dynamo Battery No.3: Relay drive BOLT Regulator pressure CB104 switch Blue #22 CA104 Green Buzzer White #2 Black #24 CA104 CB104 Green or Yellow-green Black MVH-508DSZ-PAS Starter Dynamo Battery No.3: Relay drive BOLT Regulator CB104 pressure Blue #22 switch CA104 Green...
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MVH-508GHS Charge coil Rectifier Fuse (3A) ISO 8820-3 TYPE, F 3A (SAE J2077) Fuse (5A) ISO 8820-3 TYPE, F 5A (SAE J2077) Ignition coil Engine switch Starter Spark motor plug pressure E BAT Starter switch solenoid Battery (70B24L) Engine switch connection table COLOR White Black...
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