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O
PERATOR
S
AND
ERVICE
GP12, GP15,
GP18
This manual covers the following serial numbers
and higher for each model listed:
GP12........................................................1120500
GP15........................................................1160172
GP18........................................................1180312
VIBRATORY PLATES
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
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S
S
AFETY
M
ANUAL
MBW (UK) Ltd.
Units 2&3 CochraneStreet
Bolton BL3 6BN
England, UK
Phone: 44 (0) 01204 387784
Fax: 44 (0) 01204 387797
E-mail: mbwuk@btinternet.com
MBW FRANCE S.A.R.L.
Phone:+33 (0) 3 44 07 15 96
L20411 / 10.14.G
©MBW, Inc. 2004
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1 ’ PERATOR AFETY ERVICE ANUAL GP12, GP15, GP18 This manual covers the following serial numbers and higher for each model listed: GP12............1120500 GP15............1160172 GP18............1180312 VIBRATORY PLATES MBW, Inc. MBW (UK) Ltd. MBW FRANCE S.A.R.L. 250 Hartford Rd • PO Box 440 Units 2&3 CochraneStreet...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE ONTENTS Safety Information ..... . 1 Engine Maintenance......7 Engine RPM .
  • Page 3 WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    MBW does monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible not by the publication of these precautions, imply or in any gas. Death or serious illness may result if way represent that these are the sum of all dangers present inhaled.
  • Page 5  13482 CAUTION Unit may fall and cause injury or damage if lifted improperly. Use handles on deck and base to lift. GP12 = 132 lbs (60kg) GP15 = 139 lbs (63kg) GP18 = 144 lbs (65kg) 20420 20420 15874 WWW.MBW.COM...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS 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 5350 5350 5240 5240 83ft./min.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Pull starter rope repeatedly until engine starts. After starting engine, open choke gradually and let The MBW GP12, GP15, GP18 compactors are intended to engine warm up at idle. compact various types of soil. Recommended soil types include granular soils and gravel &...
  • 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

    ERVICE 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. 01629 Test Mat •...
  • Page 11: Belt Adjustment

    Belt Adjustment Refer to MAIN ASSEMBLY, page 14. Remove hardware(13) 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...
  • 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 17210 ROBIN EX13 20382 BRIGGS 550 14993 WASHER, COUNTERSUNK 16105 CLUTCH, CENTRIFUGAL 16908 SHOCKMOUNT, 2” OD X 2-1/8” LG...
  • Page 19: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY - 16 -...
  • Page 20 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 12767 HAIR PIN, 3/32 DIA. 17643 SHOCKMOUNT 20537 SNUBBER, 1” DIA. 18515 SNUBBER, For Serial Numbers: GP12-1120500, GP15-1160172 and GP18-1180312 and lower 20763 HANDLE, ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES ITEM #1) 20796 HANDLE BRACKET, PLATE F042004FWS FWLS, 1/4-20x1/2 ZP F0420FN...
  • Page 21: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - 18 -...
  • Page 22 OPTION KITS: 20482 WATER TANK, AP12 WATER TANK, AP15 20483 WATER TANK, AP18 20484 20801 LIFT CAGE, 12 THRU 18 20736 WHEEL KIT, 12 THRU 18 20805 PAVER PAD, GP12 PAVER PAD, GP15 20740 PAVER PAD, GP18 20741 - 19 -...
  • 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.
  • Page 24 NOTES:...
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