Multiquip MVC88VGH/VGHW - Manual (Page 12)

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MVC-88VGH/VGHW PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-88VGH/VGHW 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/GHW 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 17 meters/minute (56 ft./minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-88VGH/VGHW Plate Compactor is equipped
with a Honda GX160U1QMX2 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-88VGH/VGHW Plate Compactor identify
and understand the function of the controls and components.