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O P E R AT O R ' S S A F ET Y
A N D S E R V I C E M A N U A L
G P 1 2 , G P 1 5 ,
G P 1 8
This manual covers the following serial numbers
and higher for each model listed:
GP12........................................................1120780
GP15........................................................1160300
GP18........................................................1180600
V I B R AT O R Y P L ATE S
MBW, Inc.
250 Hartford Rd • PO Box 440
Slinger, WI 53086-0440
Phone: (262) 644-5234
Fax: (262) 644-5169
Email: mbw@mbw.com
Website: www.mbw.com
MBW (UK) Ltd.
Units 2&3 CochraneStreet
Bolton BL3 6BN, England
Phone: 44 (0) 01204 387784
Fax: 44 (0) 01204 387797
E-mail: saleseurope@mbw.com
Website: www.mbweurope.com
L20411 / 06.20.V
©MBW, Inc. 2015
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1 GP12............1120780 GP15............1160300 GP18............1180600 V I B R AT O R Y P L ATE S MBW, Inc. MBW (UK) Ltd. Units 2&3 CochraneStreet 250 Hartford Rd • PO Box 440 Slinger, WI 53086-0440 Bolton BL3 6BN, England Phone: 44 (0) 01204 387784 Phone: (262) 644-5234 L20411 / 06.20.V...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAB L E O F C O N TE N T S SAFETY INFORMATION ....1 SERVICE ......7 Introduction .
  • Page 3: California Proposition 65 Warning

    WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust and some of its constituents and dust produced during the use of this product contain chemi- cals known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The publication of these safety DANGEROUS FUELS: Use extreme caution precautions is done for your information. MBW does not by when storing, handling and using fuels as they the publication of these precautions, imply or in any way...
  • Page 5 XVH HQJLQH VWRS VZLWFK FORVH IXHO YDOYH  13482 21742 21742 12500 21139 U.S. PATENT 9,677,240 21490 PLATE, 1000 SERIES CAUTION 21490 Wear approved hearing Read the Operating Instructions before operating this piece of equipment. protection, foot protection, eye protection and head protection.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C ATI O N S AP12 GP12 AP15 GP15 AP18 GP18 CENTRIFUGAL FORCE 1920 lbs (873 kg) 1920 lbs (873 kg) 2000 lbs (898 kg) 2000 lbs (898 kg) 2780 lbs (1261kg) 2780 lbs (1261kg) EXCITER (VPM) 5240 5240...
  • Page 7: Operation

    O P E R AT I O N Introduction Starting Engine MBW equipment is intended for use in very severe Open fuel valve. applications. They are powered by four cycle engines and Turn engine switch to “ON”. are available in different sizes and a selection of engines.
  • Page 8 WARNING Always stop the engine before: Adding fuel. Leaving the equipment unattended for any amount of time. Before making any repairs or adjustments to the machine. - 5 -...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MBW Ground Pounder Exciter Oil 1.5 oz (GP18) Engine Refer to engine operator/owner manual MBW #01058 ---- 6-Pack (8 oz bottles) MBW #17320 ---- 1 quart (32 oz) Engine Maintenance Engine Speed Refer to the engine owner’s manual for maintenance The engine speed is factory set according to the intervals and procedures.
  • Page 10: Service

    S E R V I C E Assembly and disassembly should be performed by a Service Tools service technician who has been factory trained on MBW equipment. The unit should be clean and free of debris. Part No. Description Pressure washing before disassembly is recommended.
  • Page 11: Belt Adjustment

    Belt Adjustment Refer to Main Assembly, page 15. Remove hardware(#15) securing painted belt guard (#10) to engine deck and remove belt guard(#10). Remove plastic belt guard (#7) for full access to belt. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt about half way between pulleys.
  • Page 12: Parts Replacement Cycles And Tolerances

    Replace if cracked, torn, or stretched to the point the belt won’t tension properly. Replace once every season or every 250 hours. Use 2 ounces of oil from the 6-pack Exciter Oil of MBW Inc. #01058 Grounder Pounder® Exciter Oil. - 9 -...
  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    Their sales engineers are available for professional consultation. If you cannot locate an MBW distributor in your area, contact MBW or one of our Sales Branches listed below. When ordering replacement parts, be sure to have the following information available: •...
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  • Page 15: Exciter Assembly

    Exciter Assembly - 12 -...
  • Page 16 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION GP12 GP15 GP18 01072 FILTER, FELT 01191 RETAINING RING, INTERNAL 17179 SEAL, SHAFT, 1.25” SEAL, SHAFT, 1.25” (VITON) (GP18 ONLY) 20379 06335 KEY, 1/4 SQ X 1” LG 19630 PULLEY, EXCITER, 1.0 X 3.88 20751 BOTTOM PLATE WELDMENT 20408 BOTTOM PLATE WELDMENT 20531...
  • Page 17: Main Assembly

    Main Assembly - 14 -...
  • Page 18 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION GP12 GP15 GP18 00032 KEY, 3/16” SQ. x 1-5/8 LG. 01289 V-BELT (A-27) 12860 ENGINE, HONDA, GX120 14993 WASHER, COUNTERSUNK 16105 CLUTCH, CENTRIFUGAL 16908 SHOCK MOUNT, 2” OD X 2-1/8” LG 17170 SHOCK MOUNT, 2” OD X 1-3/4” LG 20537 BUMPER, 1”...
  • Page 19: Handle Assembly

    Handle Assembly - 16 -...
  • Page 20 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 21020 HANDLE, COATED 21025 CLEVIS PIN 21015 HANDLE ASSEMBLY, Includes items #1 & #2, (Serial No. 1120780, 1160300 & 1180600 and above) 20763 HANDLE KIT: (SERIAL NO. #1120779, 1160299 & 1180599 and lower) 21027 SERVICE KIT, HONDA PLATE, INCLUDES: (For serial No. 1120780, 1160300 &...
  • Page 21: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment - 18 -...
  • Page 22: Water Tank

    ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION WATER TANK 05803 PIPE ADAPTER, MALE 06192 GROMMET, WATER TANK 08442 CLAMP, WORM DRIVE 17643 SHOCK MOUNT 1” DIA. 20486 WATER TANK, GPX PLATE 20489 SPRAY BAR, AP12 20490 SPRAY BAR, AP15 20491 SPRAY BAR, AP18 20492 CAP, SQ.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    1.This warranty does not cover any Used Equipment. "Used Equipment" such replacement or repair is the exclusive remedy provided hereunder. means any MBW machine or equipment that is not a New Machine or a Labor must be performed at an authorized MBW distributor. MBW Demonstration Machine.
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