Multiquip MVH308GH - Manual (Page 15)

MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/28/14)— PAGE 15
Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and
components of the MVH308GH Plate Compactor. The
function of each control is described below:
1. Rubber Cover — Lift this rubber cover to gain access
to the fuel tank.
2. Hour/Tachometer — Displays the cumulative time
that the machine has been in use. During operation it
displays the rpm reading.
3. Handle Bar Height Adjuster — Adjusts the handle
bar to the desired height by loosening the wing nut and
turning the grip clockwise to raise the handle bar and
counterclockwise to lower the handle bar.
4. Breather Plug — Allow pressure to escape to the air
in the form of a gas from heat.
5. Hydraulic Pump (Oil Reservoir) — Regulates
hydraulic oil fl ow produced by the direction of the
control lever.
6. Hand Grip — When operating the compactor use this
hand grip to maneuver the compactor.
7. Cyclone Cleaner — Filters large dust particles to keep
air cleaner from getting clogged easily.
8. Lifting Bale — When lifting of the compactor is
required either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain
around this lifting point.
9. Vibrating Plate — A fl at, open plate made of durable
cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil.
10. Extension Plate — Provides additional area of
vibration to the vibrating plate.
11. Handle Bar — When operating the compactor, this
handle is to be in the downward position. When the
compactor is to be stored, move the handle bar to
the upright position.
12. Direction Control Lever — Push the lever forward to
move compactor in a forward direction. Pull the lever
backwards to move compactor in backwards direction.
Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the
compactor not to move (neutral).
13. Throttle Lever — Controls speed of the plate
compactor. Place straight vertically to start, push fully
counterclockwise for full throttle and fully clockwise to
stop plate compactor.
14. Vibrator Oil Drain Plug — Used to drain vibrator oil
from the machine.
15. Vibration Case Oil Filler — Used to add oil to the
vibration case.
16. Engine — This plate compactor uses a GX270UT2SMXC
gasoline engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for
engine information.
17. Engine ON-OFF Switch — Used to turn the engine
on or off.
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