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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVC-90L
ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR
(ROBIN GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #1 (11/01/05)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY
THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING l PAGE 2 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS WINGS MULTIQUIP MVC-90L COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS PLATE COMPACTOR Name Plate and Decals ..................................... 28-29 Body Assy. .......................................................... 30-33 Proposition 65 Warning ..............................................2 Vibrator Assembly .............................................. 34-35 Table Of Contents ................................................
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st Effective: June 1 , 2005 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! Username and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip.com. ■ View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your ■ Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. ■ Print Specification Information Use the internet and q
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — SPECIFICATIONS TS ABLE 1. COMPACTOR SPECIFICATION ML odel MVC-90 C) entrifugal Force 3,350 lbs. (1,520 kg Vm ibration Frequency 5,800 vp M) aximum Forward Speed 82 ft/min (25 m/min Plate Size (L x W) 22 x 19.6 in (560 x 500 mm) O) perating Weight 197 lbs. (89 kg Maximum Area of Compaction 8,036 sq. ft/hr (746 sq. m/hr) H) P Rating 6.0 BHP (4.6 KW W) ater Tank Capacity 5.6 qts. (5.3 liters Table 2. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS M0 odel ROBIN EH172YD423 Air-cooled 4-cycle, Single
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — DIMENSIONS Figure 1. MVC-90L Plate Compactor Dimensions TABLE 3. DIMENSIONS Reference Letter Description Dimensions in. (mm) l A Height (Handle Deployed) 34 in. (863.6 mm.) B Overal Width 21 in. (533 mm.) C Length (Plate only) 23 in. (584 mm.) D Length (Handle Deployed) 48 in. (1,219 mm.) E Height (Handle Detatched) 31 in. (787 mm.) PAGE 6 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Potential hazards associated with the operation of an MVC- FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! 90L Plate Compactor will be referenced with Hazard Safety precautions should be followed Symbols which appear throughout this manual, and will be at all times when operating this referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert equipment. Failure to read and Symbols. understand the Safety Messages and HAZARD SYMBOLS Operating Instruction
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS CAUTION - Rotating Parts CAUTION - Equipment Damage Messages NEVER operate equipment with covers, Other important messages are provided throughout this or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, manual to help prevent damage to your light tower, other hair and clothing away from all moving property, or the surrounding environment. parts to prevent injury. CAUTION - Accidental Starting ALWAYS place the power source, circuit This reversible plat
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, WARNING - Read This Manual muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing engine or generator. Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to Serious Injury or even Death. This equipment is to be ■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This to cool before adding fuel or performing equipment is for industrial use only. service and
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Loading and Unloading (Crane): Maintenance Safety: ■ Before lifting, make sure that machine parts (hook and ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not running machine. loosened or lost. ■ ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to ■ Always make sure crane or lifting device has been properly cool before servicing. secured to the hook of guard frame on compactor. ■ Keep th
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals The MVC-90L Plate Compactor is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. Figure 2. Operation and Safety Decals MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/0
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Water Tank The Mikasa MVC-90L is a walk behind, plate compactor The compactor has a built-in water tank which helps provent designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt. damage and adds to long life. Brass water valve eliminates rust This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of and corrosion problems. applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency Frequency/Speed vibrations to
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR) Figure 3. MVC-90L Plate Compactor Components Figure 3 shows the location of the components and general maintenance parts. The function of each component is described below: 1. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel. 6. Vibrating Plate – A flat, open plate made of durable cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil. 2. Lifting Bale – When lifting of the compactor is required either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain a
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (ROBIN EH172YD4230 ENGINE) Figure 4. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 3) must be checked for proper lubrication and Operating the engine without an filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine air filter, with a damaged air filter, NOTE manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. The or a filter in need of replacement engine shown above is a ROBIN engine, operation for other t
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION Before Starting: 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. CAUTION - General Safety Precautions 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil NEVER operate the compactor in a confined capacity is 400 cc. area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air. ALWAYS wear approv
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — START-UP PROCEDURE This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial 4. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the CLOSED position start-up of the compactor. It is extremely important that this if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm. section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field. Starting the Engine 1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 7) to the OPEN position. Figure 10. Choke Lever (Closed) 5. Place the
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — STARTUP/SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES 7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever Normal Shutdown (Figure 13) to the CLOSED position. If the engine has not 1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 15) and started repeat steps 1 through 6. run the engine for three minutes at idle speed. Figure 13. Choke Lever (Closed) Figure 15. Throttle Lever (Idle) 8. Before the pump is placed into operation, run the engine for CAUTION - Stopping the Engine whi
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION Operation Operating the Compactor on High Moisture Content Soil Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain clay, CAUTION - General Operation Safety or other types of soil. Soil with high moisture content can cause Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety the compaction plate to "stick" to the ground (not lifting up off the section of this manual before operating compactor. Keep work ground very fast or high). area clear of
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — MAINTENANCE Maintenance TABLE 6. ENGINE INSPECTION CAUTION - General Maintenance Safety (For details, see seperate Engine Manual) Inspection and other services should always be carried out Cn heck Item Hours of Operatio on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. F) uel or Oil Leakage Every 8 Hours (Daily Inspection and Maintenance Service Tables. Fastening Threads Every 8 Hours (Daily) To make sure your plate compactor is always in good working Tightness conditi
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Replacement: Vibrator Oil Check 1. Replace engine oil, in first 20 hours of operation and every 1. Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface. Make 100 hours afterwards. sure the compactor is level when checking the oil in the 2. Oil may be drained more easily when it is warm after vibrator assembly. operation (For more details, see separate engine Owner's 2. Check vibrator oil level by removing the plug (vibrator oil gauge) Man
