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’ 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...
ABLE ONTENTS Safety Information ..... . 1 Engine Maintenance......7 Engine RPM .
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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.
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.
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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...
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 &...
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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 -...
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.
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 •...
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.
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 -...
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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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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