Multiquip MVC88VTHW - Manual (Page 13)

MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13) — page 13
GENERAL INfORMATION
deFiniTiOn OF pLaTe COMpaCTOR
The Mikasa MVC88VTH/VTHW 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 compactor 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 produces a vibration
frequency of 6,000 VPM (vibrations per minute). The
travel speed of the compactor is approximately 82 ft/
minute (25 meters/minute).
engine
These plate compactors are equipped with a Honda
GX160UT2QMX2 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 plate compactor identify and understand
the function of all the controls and components.