Multiquip MVC82VE/VEW - Manual (Page 17)

MVC82VE/VEW COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/05/09) — PAGE 17
INSPECTION
V-BELT CHECK
V-Belt Hazard Figure 6.
To check the V-belt tension, remove the three bolts that 1.
secure the belt cover to the frame as shown in
Figure 7.
V-Belt Cover Removal Figure 7.
CAUTION
NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine
running. Severe injury can occur if your hand (Figure 6)
gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch. Always
use safety gloves.
CLUTCH
PULLEY
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 2.
15 mm (Figure 8) when depressed with fi nger midway
between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.
V-Belt Tension Figure 8.
A loose V-belt will decrease the power transmission 3.
output causing reduced compaction and premature
wear of the belt.
If the V-belt becomes worn or loose, replace it. 4.
VIBRATOR OIL CHECK
Place the plate compactor horizontally on a fl at surface. 1.
Make sure the compactor is level when checking the
oil in the vibrator assembly.
Check vibrator oil level by removing the oil plug 2.
(vibrator oil gauge) as shown in Figure 9. The oil level
should be up to the oil plug. The vibrator holds 140 cc
(approximately 0.3 pint). If oil is required, replace using
only SAE10W-30 motor oil.
Vibrator Oil Plug Figure 9.
OIL PLUG
VIBRATOR