Multiquip MVH406DSCP - Manual (Page 16)

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INSpECTION
Before starting
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning
of manual.
2. Familiarize yourself with the operating and control
elements of the machine and the working environment.
This includes obstacles in the working area, bearing
capacity of the ground and the necessary safety
provisions.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loose
threads may cause damage to the machine when
vibrating.
5. Understand the geographical features and regulations
of the job site.
6. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust.
Particularly, the bottom of the plate, engine cooling
air inlet.
Checking engine Oil Level
1. To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on
secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 4) and wipe it clean.
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.10 liters).
Figure 5. Engine Oil Level
Table 4. Oil Tyoe
season Temperature Oil Type
Summer 25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C
SAE 10W-
30/20
Winter 0°C or Lower SAE 10W-10
Checking the hydraulic Oil Level
1. To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on
secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the hydraulic oil breather cap located at the
top of the hydraulic oil tank (Figure 6).
3. Using a 24 mm wrench, remove the hydraulic oil filler
plug.
4. Visually inspect to determine if hydraulic oil level is
low. If oil level is low add Shell Tellus 32 hydraulic oil or
equivalent through the hand pump oil filler port.
Figure 6. Hydraulic Oil Filler Plug Removal
BREATHER
CAP
OIL
TANK
HYDRAULIC
OIL PLUG
(24 MM WRENCH)