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MULTIQUIP Mikasa Series Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVH408GV
REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR
(BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD 400
GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #0 (05/01/2023)
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 1 MODEL MVH408GV REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR (BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD 400 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #0 (05/01/2023) 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.

  • Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning

    PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVH408GV PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (05/01/23)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MVH408GV Reversible Plate Compactor Proposition 65 Warning ........... 2 Safety Information ..........4-8 Specifications ............9 Dimensions ............10 General Information ..........11 Components ............. 12-13 Basic Engine ............14 Inspection ............15-6 Startup .............. 17-18 Operation ............19-20 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 „ NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not „ NEVER operate this equipment when not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
  • 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 fi re 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 „ When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead CAUTION reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling batteries that contain sulfuric acid. „ NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath „...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. MVH408GV Specifications Centrifugal Force 12,364 lbf (55 kN) Vibration Frequency 4,400 vpm (73 Hz) Maximum Traveling Speed 92 ft/min (28 m/min) Plate Size (W x L) 19.7 x 35.4 in (500 x 900 mm) Plate Size (W x L) with extension plates 25.6 x 35.4 in (650 x 900 mm) Operating Weight 802 lbs.

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS Stored position Operation position B (Standard) C (Option) Figure 1. Dimensions Table 4. Dimensions REFERENCE DESCRIPTION MEASUREMENT DESIGNATOR Plate Width (without extension plate) 19.7 inches (500 mm) Plate Width (Standard: with extension plate) 25.6 inches (650 mm) Plate Width (Option: with wide extension plate) 31.5 inches (800 mm) Height (Operating Position) 40.6 inches (1030 mm)

  • Page 11: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION OF PLATE COMPACTOR FREQUENCY/SPEED The Mikasa MVH408GV is a reversible plate compactor The compactor's vibrating plate produces a vibration designed for efficient compaction of sand, graveland frequency of 4,400 VPM (vibrations per minute). cohesive soils. This plate compactor is a powerful The travel speed of the compactor is approximately compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force 92 ft/minute (28 meters/minute).

  • Page 12: Components

    COMPONENTS Reverse Neutral Forward Figure 2. Plate Compactor Components PAGE 12 — MVH408GV PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (05/01/23)
  • Page 13 COMPONENTS Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and 11. Handle Bar — When operating the compactor, this components of the MVH408GV Plate Compactor. The handle is to be in the downward position. When the function of each control is described below: compactor is to be stored, move the handle bar to the upright position.

  • Page 14: Basic Engine

    BASIC ENGINE Figure 3. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING 7. Oil Drain Plug — Remove this plug to remove oil from the engine crankcase. The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper 8. Recoil Starter (Pull Rope) — Manual-starting method. lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation.

  • Page 15: Inspection

    INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING Table 5. Oil Type Season Temperature Oil Type 1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual. Summer 25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C SAE 10W-30/20 particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and Winter 0°C or Lower SAE 10W-10...
  • Page 16 INSPECTION V-BELT INSPECTION VIBRATOR OIL CHECK Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 6) and determine if it 1. Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface. is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing, Make sure the compactor is level when checking the is peeling or otherwise damaged.

  • Page 17: Startup

    STARTUP 3. Move the choke lever (Figure 11) to the “CLOSED” CAUTION position if starting a cold engine. To restart a warm DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor engine, leave the choke lever in the "OPEN". until the Safety, General Information and 4.
  • Page 18 STARTUP CAUTION When starting the cold engine, if the throttle lever is moved from the idle position about 1/3 of the way to the operation position (Figure 13), the centrifugal clutch may slip as soon as the engine has started. This may cause a failure of the centrifugal clutch, abnormal vibration of the machine, which is very dangerous.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION 4. When the direction control lever is the neutral position, the machine vibrates staying at the same location. CAUTION NOTICE ALWAYS follow all safety rules in the safety NEVER stop the engine suddenly while working at section of this manual before operating high speeds.
  • Page 20 OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE Normal Shutdown 7. Move the throttle lever to the idle position. Cool down the engine for 3 to 5 minutes at idle speed before stopping. 8. Move the 3-in-1 control lever to the Stop position. (Figure 18). 3-in-1 CONTROL LEVER Operation STOP...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE General Cleanliness GENERAL MAINTENANCE Clean the compactor daily. Remove all dust and debris General maintenance practices are crucial to the buildup (mud, clay etc.). If the compactor is steam-cleaned, performance and longevity of your compactor. This ensure that lubrication is accomplished AFTER steam equipment requires routine cleaning, inspection and cleaning.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE TIGHTENING TORQUE MACHINE INSPECTION Reference Table 7 below (Tightening Torque ), for Perform machine inspection as listed in Table 6. retightening of nuts and bolts. Table 7. Tightening Torque (in. kg/cm) Table 6. Machine Inspection Interval Check Solution Material 10mm 12mm 14mm...
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE 3. Open the front cover slowly (Figure 21). FASTENERS AIR CLEANER OPEN COVER PAPER FILTER ELEMENT Figure 21. Opening the Front Cover 4. When maintenance is done, return the front cover to its original position slowly. Tighten the bolts to 176.6 Nm (130.2 ft lb) torque.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL HYDRAULIC OIL NOTICE 1. With the handle in the operating position, remove the plug cap from the hydraulic pump (Figure 24). Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm. BREATHER PLUG 1. Remove the oil drain bolt (Figure 23). and allow the oil OIL LEVEL (24mm wrench) PLUG CAP...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE 5. Drain the hydraulic oil from the pump. CAUTION 6. After the oil is drained, attach the hydraulic hose again DO NOT exceed OIL LEVEL of hydraulic oil. If the level to the cylinder on the vibrator side. is higher, oil will burst out from the breather plug. 7.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE pulley. OIL SOAKED 3. If the clutch linings wear, the clutch slips and the transmission of power is not performed properly. Replace the clutch with a new one as required. SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING CORD FAILURE GLAZED WORN BACK Clean the spark arrester every year or 100 hours. COVER BROKEN 1.

  • Page 27: Storage

    MAINTENANCE/STORAGE and blow dry from the inside out with low-pressure compressed air. NOTICE Be careful to avoid bending or puncturing the spark arrester screen. 4. Replace the spark arrester if the screen cannot be adequately cleaned or if any damage is observed. 5.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting (Compactor)

    TROUBLESHOOTING ( COMPACTOR ) Troubleshooting (Compactor) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Clutch slips? Adjust or replace clutch. V-belt slips? Adjust or replace V-belt. Excessive oil in vibrator? Fill to correct level. Check vibrator assembly for any Travel speed low and vibration Trouble in vibrator internals? worn or defective parts, replace any weak.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    TROUBLESHOOTING ( ENGINE ) Troubleshooting (Engine) Symptom Possible Problem Solution Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug. Carbon deposit on spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug. Short circuit due to defi cient spark plug Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn. insulation? Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING ( ENGINE ) Troubleshooting (Engine) - continued Symptom Possible Problem Solution Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor? Check fl oat adjustment, rebuild carburetor. Weak in power, compression is proper and does not misfi re. Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.
  • Page 31 NOTES MVH408GV PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (05/01/23) — PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 © COPYRIGHT 2023, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc , the MQ logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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