Multiquip MVC98D2 - Manual (Page 22)

PAGE 22 — MVC98D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (1/12/11)
Checking and the V-Belt
After 200 hours of operation, remove the belt cover to check the V-
belt tension (Figure 19).
1. Remove the belt cover.
2. Tension is proper if the belt bends about 10 mm when
depressed strongly with finger between shafts. Loose or worn
V-belts reduces power transmission efficiency, causing weak
compaction and reduces the life of the belt itself.
Replacing the V-belt
1. Remove the V-belt cover (Figure 20).
2. Using cutters, simply cut the worn or defective V-belt and
discard.
3. Place one end of the new V-belt onto the upper pulley (clutch
side).
4. Place a 19 mm offset wrench or the like onto the lower vibrator
pulley fastening bolt.
5. Place the other end of the V-belt onto lower vibrator pulley.
Rotate offset wrench clockwise so that the V-belt moves onto
the lower vibrator pulley.
Engine Oil Replacement
1. Replace engine oil, first in 25 hours of operation and every
50 to 100 hours afterwards.
2. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in
Figure 17.
Air Filter Cleaning
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element as
shown in Figure 18.
2. Tap the paper filter element (Figure 18) several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding
30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 )] through the filter element from the
air cleaner case side.
Figure 18. Engine Air Filter
Figure 17. Engine Oil (Draining)
3. Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or nonflammable
solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean
engine oil and completely squeeze out the excess oil from the
element before installing.
3. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the
oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Replace engine oil in the oil tank with recommended type
oil as listed in Table 4. Engine oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1
liter). DO NOT overfill.
5. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten securely.
Figure 19. Checking V-belt Tension
MAINTENANCE
NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with
the engine running. Severe injury can
occur if your hand gets caught between
the V-belt and the clutch. Always use
safety gloves.
CAUTION
NEVER brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers
and cause poor performance in your air filter. Replace the
paper filter element if it is excessively dirty.
CAUTION