Multiquip MVC88GH/GHW - Manual (Page 12)

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PAGE 12 — MVC88GH/GHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/11/11)
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-88GH/GHW is a walk behind, plate compactor
designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt.
This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of
applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency
vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include compacting
for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for
gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work.
Vibratory Plates
The vibratory plates of the MVC-88GH/GHWproduce low
amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact
granular soils and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine and
handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between
5800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel
speed of the compactor is approximately 23 meters/minute (75
ft./minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-88GH/GHW Plate Compactor is equipped with
an Honda air cooled, 4-cycle gasoline engine. The engine drives
an eccentric weight at a high speed to develop a compaction
force. In addition this engine is equipped with an
Oil Alert
system that will automatically stop the engine before the
engine falls below safe engine oil operating limits. Always
be sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the
engine.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-88GH/GHW Plate Compactor identify
and understand the function of the controls and components as
indicated in Figure 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION