Multiquip MVC88VTHW - Manual (Page 14)

page 14 — MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13)
COMpACTOR COMpONENTS
Figure 2. Plate Compactor Components
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Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and
components of the MVC88VTH/VTHW Plate Compactor.
The function of each control is described below:
1.
Handle bar – When operating the compactor use this
handle bar to manuever the compactor.
2. Lifting bale – When lifting of the compactor is required
either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain around
this lifting point.
3. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel. Use
only unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 86 or higher
4. Water Tank Cap (VTHW Only) – Remove this cap to
add water to the water tank.
5. Water Tank (VTHW only) – Holds 13.7 quarts of water
(removable, no tools required).
6. Vibrating plate – A flat, open plate made of durable
cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil.
7. Water Tube-sprinkler (VTHW Only) – Supplies water
to the soil via a splash plate.
8. Water shut-Off Valve (VTHW Only) – Turn this valve
downward to let water flow from the water tank to the
water tube.
9. engine – These plate compactors use a Honda
GX160, 4.8 HP, air-cooled 4 stroke gasoline engine.
Refer to the Honda owner's manual for more detailed
engine information and related topics.
10. belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the
V-belts. neVeR run the compactor without the V-belt
cover. If the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility
exists that your hand may get caught between the V-belt
and clutch, causing serious injury and bodily harm.
11. eccentric Housing – Encloses the eccentric, gears
and counter weights.