Multiquip MVC82VH/VHW - Manual (Page 17)

MVC-82VH/VHW • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/25/08) — PAGE 17
INSPECTION
CLUTCH
PULLEY
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
V-BELT CHECK
Figure 5. V-Belt Hazard
1. To check the V-belt tension, remove the three bolts
that secure the belt cover to the frame as shown in
Figure 6.
Figure 6. V-Belt Cover Removal
CAUTION — V-Belt Check
NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine
running. Severe injury can occur if your hand (Figure 5)
gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch. Always
use safety gloves.
2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to
15 mm (Figure 7) when depressed with finger midway
between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.
Figure 7. V-Belt Tension
OIL PLUG
VIBRATOR
Figure 8. Vibrator Oil Plug
3. A loose V-belt will decrease the power transmission
output causing reduced compaction and premature
wear of the belt.
4. If the V-belt becomes worn or loose, replace it.
VIBRATOR OIL CHECK
1. Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface.
Make sure the compactor is level when checking the
oil in the vibrator assembly.
2. Check vibrator oil level by removing the oil plug
(vibrator oil gauge) as shown in Figure 8. The oil
level should be up to the oil plug. The vibrator holds
140 cc (approximately 0.3 pint). IMPORTANT, if oil is
required, replace using only SAE10W-30 motor oil.