Multiquip MVC88VGE/VGEW - Manual (Page 12)

PAGE 12 — MVC-88VGE/VGEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/11/11)
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MVC-88VGE/VGEW PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-88VGE/VGEW 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-88VGE/VGEW produce 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 travel speed of the
compactor is approximately 56 feet/minute (17 meters/minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-88VGE/VGEW Plate Compactor is equipped
with a Robin EX170D54011 air cooled, 4-cycle gasoline engine.
The engine drives an eccentric weight at a high speed to develop
a compaction force.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-88VGE/VGEW Plate Compactor, identify
and understand the function of the controls and components.