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OPERATION MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVH408GH
REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR
(HONDA GX390UT2SMXC/GX390UT2SMC
GASOLINE ENGINES)
Revision #8 (06/01/20)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVH408GH REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX390UT2SMXC/GX390UT2SMC GASOLINE ENGINES) Revision #8 (06/01/20) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 2 TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT US Equipment Financing and Extended Warranties Available Discount-Equipment.com is your online resource for commercial and industrial quality parts and equipment sales. 561-964-4949 visit us on line @ www.discount-equipment.com Select an option below to find your Equipment We sell worldwide for the brands: Genie, Terex, JLG, MultiQuip, Mikasa, Essick, Whiteman, Mayco, Toro Stone, Diamond Products, Generac Magnum, Airman, Haulotte, Barreto, Power Blanket, Nifty Lift, Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic, Allmand, Miller Curber, Skyjack, Lull,...

  • Page 3: Proposition 65 Warning

    PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Startup ............. 18–19 Operation ............20–21 Maintenance ............ 22–28 Troubleshooting (Compactor) ........ 29 Troubleshooting (Engine) ......... 30–31 NOTICE Specifications and part numbers are subject to change without notice. PAGE 4 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    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. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 5...
  • Page 6  ALWAYS clear the work area of any debris, tools, etc. that would constitute a hazard while the equipment is in operation. PAGE 6 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 7 MV H-3 06 MV H-3 06 the engine start diffi cult. and serious damage to the equipment or engine. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 7...
  • Page 8  ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition. hot engine. Repair or replace all worn cables. PAGE 8 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 9  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. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 9...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    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. PAGE 10 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    EXTENSION PLATE (OPTION) Figure 1. Dimensions Table 4. Dimensions REF. DES IN. (MM) 19.68 (500) 25.60 (650) 36.61 (930) 47.64 (1210) 53.54 (1360) 35.3 (900) 62.01 (1575) MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 11...

  • Page 12: General Information

    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. PAGE 12 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)

  • Page 13: Components

    COMPONENTS S/N B1322 AND BELOW S/N B1323 AND ABOVE S/N B1322 AND BELOW NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD (STORED POSITION) (WORKING POSITION) Figure 2. Plate Compactor Components MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 13...
  • Page 14 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. PAGE 14 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)

  • Page 15: Basic Engine

    Reference the maintenance section in this manual for servicing. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: Inspection

    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 PAGE 16 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 17 3. When the handle bar is raised to the desired height, tighten the wing nut. Grip V-BELT VIBRATOR Wing nut PULLEY Figure 9. V-Belt Tension Figure 11. Handle Height Adjustment MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 17...

  • Page 18: Startup

    Throttle lever Figure 15. Hour Tachometer (Cumulative Time) 5. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) in the Slightly higher "ON" position. Handle position Idle position PAGE 18 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 19 "OPEN" position (Figure 18) as the engine warms up. If the engine has not started, repeat steps 1 through 6. CHOKE LEVER OPEN CLOSE MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 19...

  • Page 20: Operation

    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. PAGE 20 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 21 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. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 21...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    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. PAGE 22 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • 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. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 23...
  • Page 24 Engine Oil Filter Change dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the Every 2 years Fuel Lines Replace paper filter element if it is excessively dirty. PAGE 24 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 25 Rinse and dry thoroughly. 1. Remove the four pan head screws that secure the dust pot to pre air cleaner case cover (Figure 26). MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 25...
  • Page 26 Table 5. For engine oil capacity, see Table 2 (Engine Specifications). DO NOT overfill. Figure 32. Removing Hydraulic Hose 4. Set the run lever to reverse. 5. Drain the hydraulic oil from the pump. PAGE 26 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 27 DO NOT exceed OIL LEVEL of hydraulic oil. If the level BROKEN is higher, oil will burst out from the breather plug. MISSING RUBBER CRACKS SIDEWALL WEAR Figure 35. V-Belt Inspection MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 27...
  • Page 28 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 PAGE 28 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting (Compactor)

    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 MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 29...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    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 — MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20)
  • Page 31 Check cable connections. Charge or replace Will not start, no power with key ON. Battery disconnected or discharged? (if applicable) battery. Ignition switch/wiring defective? Replace ignition switch. Check wiring. MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (06/01/20) — PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT US Equipment Financing and Extended Warranties Available Discount-Equipment.com is your online resource for commercial and industrial quality parts and equipment sales. 561-964-4949 visit us on line @ www.discount-equipment.com Select an option below to find your Equipment We sell worldwide for the brands: Genie, Terex, JLG, MultiQuip, Mikasa, Essick, Whiteman, Mayco, Toro Stone, Diamond Products, Generac Magnum, Airman, Haulotte, Barreto, Power Blanket, Nifty Lift, Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic, Allmand, Miller Curber, Skyjack, Lull,...
  • Page 33 OPERATION MANUAL HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING Your Local Dealer is:...

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