OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL SERIES MODEL MVH-120GH REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR (HONDA GX160K1SM12/GX160U1SM12/ GX160U1SMX4 GASOLINE ENGINE) Revision #3 (10/24/07) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS! HAZARD SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all Potential hazards associated with the operation of this times when operating this equipment. Failure equipment will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which to read and understand the Safety Messages appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in and Operating Instructions could result in in- conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols.
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SAFETY CAUTION — Rotating Parts Hazards CAUTION — Overspeed Conditions NEVER operate equipment with covers NEVER tamper with the factory setting or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, of the engine governor. Personal injury hair and clothing away from all moving and equipment damage can result if parts to prevent injury.
ALWAYS store the equipment in a clean, dry location NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not out of the reach of children. recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION REFUELING LOADING AND UNLOADING Before lifting, make sure that equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost. FUEL ALWAYS make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment. NEVER lift the equipment while the engine is running.
Its applications include soil compacting Engine for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for The Mikasa MVH-120GH Plate Compactor is equipped with a gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work. Honda air-cooled, 4-cycle, gasoline engine.
MVH-120GH — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR) REVERSE Figure 1. Compactor Controls Figures 1 and 2 show the location of the controls, indicators and Gasoline Engine – This plate compactor uses a HONDA GX160 engine. Refer to the HONDA owner's manual for general maintenance parts.
MVH-120GH — COMPONENTS (HONDA GX160 ENGINE) Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tighten securely. the fuel system.
MVH-120GH — INSPECTION Before Starting The Oil Alert system will automatically stop 1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. the engine before the engine falls below safe 2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust. Particularly, the limits. Always be sure to check the engine bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and oil level prior to starting the engine.
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MVH-120GH — INSPECTION 1. To check the V-belt tension (Figure 8 ), remove upper belt Vibrator Oil Check cover. 1. With handle bar positioned vertically (storage position), remove the breather cap (Figure 6) from the breather plug. 2. Use a 24 mm wrench and remove breather plug (Figure 6). Visually check to see if hydraulic oil comes up to the oil level line that is etched on the back side of the handle.
MVH-120GH — INITIAL START-UP The CLOSED position of the choke lever CAUTION enriches the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine. The OPEN position provides the correct DO NOT attempt to run the compactor until the Safety and fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, Initial Start-up sections have been read, and for restarting a warm engine.
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MVH-120GH — INITIAL START-UP 6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever 5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The (Figure 12) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- started, repeat steps 1 through 5.
MVH-120GH — OPERATION Operation CAUTION CAUTION Moving the direction lever back and forth a few M ake sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the times after the engine has been turned off, will safety section of this manual before operating compac- cause the lever to be locked in the forward position.
MVH-120GH — MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION These inspection intervals are for operation under normal Inspection and other services should always be carried conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the out on solid and level ground with the engine shut down. number of hours plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions.
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MVH-120GH — MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Replacement: Replacing the V-belt 1. Replace engine oil, first in 20 hours of operation and every Remove the upper and lower belt covers. Engage an offset 100 hours afterwards. wrench (13 mm) or the like to vibrator pulley (lower) fastening bolt.
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MVH-120GH — MAINTENANCE 2. After draining, reconnect the hydraulic hose to vibrator. CAUTION 3. Fill oil through breather hole of hand pump. (capacity: about 300 cc). Use Shell Tellus Oil #46 or equivalent. Make sure hydraulic oil in hand pump is at a normal save operating level.
MVH-120GH — 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.
Multiquip. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 26 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
MVH-120GH — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS SHELL TELLUS OIL NPA-748 J OPERATIONAL CAUTION Prior to OPERATION: Check engine oil and fuel level if not enough, add to proper level To START engine: 1. Warm up engine at low speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
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MVH-120GH — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 920207480 DECAL, SHELL TELLUS OIL 46 950207430 DECAL, CAUTION (MVH-120) 920203330 EAR PROTECTION LABEL 920201580 DECAL, MQ MARK 71X55 920207420 DECAL, V- BELT RPF-3320 PLATE, SERIAL NO.
MVH-120GH — BODY ASSY. (OLD VERSION) BODY ASSY. SERIAL NUMBER L3029 AND BELOW) PAGE 32 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — BODY ASSY. (OLD VERSION) BODY ASSY. SERIAL NUMBER L3029 AND BELOW) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 458115160 BASE 912216004 ENGINE ASSY. GX160K1SM12 ....1 .... S/N F-1104 to N-4264 912216012 ENGINE ASSY. GX160U1SM12 ....1 .... S/N N-4265 TO P-4377 011208035 BOLT 8X35 T ..........
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MVH-120GH — BODY ASSY. (NEW VERSION) BODY ASSY. BODY ASSY. SERIAL NUMBER L3030 AND ABOVE) 12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 12-6 12-7 12-8 PAGE 34 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — BODY ASSY. (NEW VERSION) BODY ASSY. BODY ASSY. SERIAL NUMBER L3030 AND ABOVE) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 458117340 BASE, SEPARATE HANDLE TYPE 912216010 ENGINE ASSY. GX160U1SMX4 ....1 .... S/N P-4378 AND ABOVE 011208035 BOLT 8X35 T 030208200 WASHER, LOCK M8 031108160...
MVH-120GH — VIBRATOR ASSY. (OLD VERSION) VIBRATOR ASSY. (SERIAL NUMBER L3112 AND BELOW) PAGE 36 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — VIBRATOR ASSY. (OLD VERSION) VIBRATOR ASSY. (SERIAL NUMBER L3112 AND BELOW) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 458910010 VIBRATOR ASSY. COMPLETE ....1 .... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 458115150 VIBRATING CASE 040306307 BEARING 6307C4 ........4 .... REPLACES 040406307 458337700 ROTARY SHAFT, DRIVE 458337710...
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MVH-120GH — VIBRATOR ASSY. (NEW VERSION) VIBRATOR ASSY. (SERIAL NUMBER L3113 AND ABOVE) 24 21 9-B 31-B 28 29 PAGE 38 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — VIBRATOR ASSY. (NEW VERSION) VIBRATOR ASSY. (SERIAL NUMBER L3113 AND ABOVE) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 458910011 VIBRATOR ASSY ........1 .... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # 458115150 VIBRATING CASE 040406307 BEARING 6307C4 458337700 ROTARY SHAFT,DRIVE 4-B# 458342580 ROTARY SHAFT,DRIVEN 080200350 STOP RING S-35...
MVH-120GH — CONTROL ASSY. (OLD VERSION) CONTROL ASSY. (SERIAL NO. L3080 AND BELOW) PAGE 40 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — CONTROL ASSY. (OLD VERSION) CONTROL ASSY. (SERIAL NO. L3080 AND BELOW) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 458115180 HANDLE 001221668 BOLT 16X140 T 458450660 WASHER 16. 4-35-0.6 032116280 CONICAL SPRING WASHER M16 020316130 NUT M16 0401450160 WASHER, FLAT M16 ........2 .... REPLACES 031116260 939010010 SHOCK ABSORBER, STOPPER 45 020310080...
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MVH-120GH — CONTROL ASSY. (NEW VERSION) CONTROL ASSY. (SERIAL NO. L3081 AND ABOVE) 59 60 68 69 31-1 PAGE 42 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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MVH-120GH — CONTROL ASSY. (NEW VERSION) CONTROL ASSY. (SERIAL NO. L3081 AND ABOVE) PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 362910060 THROTTLE LEVER ASSY ......1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # 459115451 HANDLE 001221669 BOLT 16X145 T 031116260 WASHER, FLAT M16 032216350 CONICAL SPRING WASHER M16 020316130...
HONDA GX160 ENGINE — FAN COVER ASSY. FAN COVER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 19610ZE1000ZC COVER COMP., FAN NH1 1, + 19610ZE1000ZC COVER COMP., FAN NH1 ....1 ..S/N 1120542 AND BELOW 1, + 19610ZE1010ZC COVER COMP., FAN NH1 ....1 ..S/N 1120543 AND ABOVE 19630ZH8000 SHROUD COMP.
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HONDA GX160 ENGINE — CARBURETOR ASSY. CARBURETOR ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16010ZE1812 GASKET SET .......... 1.... INCLUDES ITEMS W/& 16011ZE0005 FLOAT VALVE SET 16013ZE0005 FLOAT SET 16015ZE0831 FLOAT CHAMBER SET ......1 ..... INCLUDES ITEMS W/ 5A& GASKET, FLOAT CHAMBER SET ..
HONDA GX160 ENGINE — AIR CLEANER ASSY. AIR CLEANER ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16271ZE1000 PACKING, ELBOW 17210ZE1505 CLEANER ELEMENT ....1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ ..............REPLACES 17210ZE1822 17218ZE1505 OUTER ELEMENT ...... 1 ..REPLACES 17218ZE1821 17230ZE1820 COVER, AIR CLEANER 17232891000 GROMET, AIR CLEANER...
HONDA GX160 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PAGE 66 — MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/24/07)
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HONDA GX160 ENGINE — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 17620Z0T305 CAP COMP., CHROME PLATED....1 ..INCLUDES ITEM W/ # 1, + 17620Z0T305 CAP COMP., CHROME PLATED....1 ..S/N 1125014 AND BELOW ................
HONDA GX160 ENGINE — CONTROL ASSY. CONTROL ASSY. PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 16500ZH8U43 CONTROL ASSY........1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # 90013883000 FLANGE BOLT 6X12 16561ZE1020 SPRING, GOVERNOR 90015ZE5010 BOLT, GOVERNOR ARM 16551ZE0010 ARM, GOVERNOR 9405006000 NUT, FLANGE 6 MM 16562ZE1020 SRRING, THROTTLE RETURN 16555ZE1000...
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