Multiquip MVH406GH - Manual (Page 22)

PAGE 22 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
MVH-406GH — MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Replacement:
1. Replace engine oil, in first 25 hours of operation and every
50 to 100 hours afterwards.
2. Oil may be drained more easily when it is warm after
operation (For more details, see separate engine Owner's
Manual).
Air Filter (Every 6 Months or 400 Hours)
1. The air filter element should be cleaned because a clogged
air cleaner can cause poor engine starting, lack of power
and shorten engine life substantially.
2. To clean or replace air filter loosen the wing nut on the air
filter housing (Figure 28) remove the cover and take out air
filter cartridge. If only cleaning of the air filter is desired blow
through the air filter cartridge from the inside, moving a jet of
dry compressed air up and down until all dust is removed.
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 (Figure 29). Always use safety gloves.
Figure 29. V-Belt Hazard
CLUTCH
PULLEY
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
Figure 28. Engine Air Filter and Element
CAUTION
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 27.
3. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow
the oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed
in Table 4. Engine oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters).
DO NOT overfill.
5. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten se-
curely.
Figure 27. Engine Oil (Draining)
Spark Plug
1. Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 26).
2. Adjust the spark gap to 0.028 ~0.031 inch (0.6~0.7 mm). This
unit has electronic ignition, which requires no adjustments.
Figure 26. Spark Plug Gap