Components, Mvh-406 – Multiquip MVH406DSCP User Manual
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COMpONENTS
Figure 2. MVH406DSZ/DSCPAS Reversible Plate Compactor Components
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Figure 2 illustrates the location of the major components for
the MVH406DSZ/DS2CPAS Reversible Plate Compactor.
The function of each component is described below:
1.
hand grip – When operating the compactor use this
hand grip to maneuver the compactor.
2.
Forward & Reverse Lever – Push the lever forward,
the compactor will move in a forward direction, pull the
lever backwards, the compactor will move in backwards
direction. Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will
cause the compactor not to move (neutral).
3.
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.
4.
guard hook - Used to lift the machine with crane or
other lifting device.
5.
Stopper - Locks the handle in place in the upward
position for stowing.
6.
Engine – This plate compactor uses a ROBIN
D1B40T92040 diesel engine. Refer to the owner’s
manual for engine information and related topics.
7.
Battery (Option) - This unit uses a 12-volt battery. See
maintenance of this manual for proper care of battery.
8.
Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the
V-belts.
neveR run the compactor without the V-belt
cover. If the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility
exist that your hand may get caught between the V-belt
and clutch, thus causing serious injury and bodily harm.
9.
Base plate – Designed to compact sand, clay, and
asphalt.
10.
Oil Reservoir – Fill with Shell Tellus Oil 46 or equivalent
grade hydraulic oil.
11.
vibration Case – Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
12.
hydraulic Cylinder – Activated by moving the travel
lever. The cylinder controls the direction of movement
by the plate compactor.
13.
shock absorber – Protects plate compactor from
damage by absorbing vibration during operation.
14.
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.
15.
ignition switch (Option) – Provided for electric start
models only.
16.
COMPAS – Compaction Analysing System, monitors
soil stiffness. Available only on the MVH406DSCPAS.