MQ Multiquip Mikasa Series Operation Manual
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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVC77 ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX160K1QX2 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #5 (07/13/20) To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts manual, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVC77 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (07/13/20) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS MVC77 Plate Compactor Proposition 65 Warning ..........2 Table Of Contents ............. 3 Safety Information ..........4-8 Specifications ............9 General Information ..........10 Components............11 Basic Engine ............12 Inspection ............13-14 Startup ............... 15-16 Operation ..............17 Maintenance ............ -
Page 4: Safety Information
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. - Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE CAUTION This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualified personnel 18 years of age and older. NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective safety decals when they become difficult read.
- Page 6 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 fire could result causing severe guards removed.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY CAUTION NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. NOTICE Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing. Always make sure crane or lifitng device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment.
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Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS r t n u f i s b l o i t b i v o i t i l e / s r . t f ) n i ) . n i t a s b l ) . -
Page 10: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVC77 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 This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of speed of the compactor is approximately 23 meters/minute (75 applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency... -
Page 11: Components
COMPONENTS W A T E R T A N K M i k a s Figure 1. MVC77 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. -
Page 12: Basic Engine
BASIC ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components INITIAL SERVICING Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication and cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel filled with fuel prior to operation. -
Page 13: Inspection
INSPECTION Before Starting NOTICE 1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. The Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be sure 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust. Particularly, the to check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine. - Page 14 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 the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. CAUTION NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur of your hand (Figure 6) gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch.
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Page 15: Startup
STARTUP CAUTION NOTICE DO NOT attempt to run the compactor until the Safety The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the Information and Startup sections have been read. fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine. - Page 16 STARTUP 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.
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Page 17: Operation
OPERATION Operation 7. Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain clay, however there may be cases where traveling speed CAUTION drops because the compaction plate does not leave the Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety ground surface easily due to the composition of the soil. -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION Inspection and other services should always be carried out These inspection intervals are for operation under normal on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the number hours plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Preparation For Long Term Storage
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. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting (Engine)
TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) i t a l i r b t i s c i f f t l u t r a f " , s i l l i a . " g t r o r i c i u c i c i f o i t... - Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) r i A r i a e l c o l f s u j , t n - e r d l i l e v . r o " " r e i s s i f s i .
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Page 23: Troubleshooting (Compactor)
TROUBLESHOOTING (COMPACTOR) e r r t u l p i l u l c r b i i t a p i l s u j . t l e v i l i o b i v a l i l l i f v e l . - Page 24 OPERATION MANUAL HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES Multiquip Inc. (310) 537- 3700 6141 Katella Avenue Suite 200 Cypress, CA 90630 E-MAIL: mq@multiquip.com WEBSITE: www.multiquip.com CANADA UNITED KINGDOM Multiquip Multiquip (UK) Limited Head Offi...
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