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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVH406GH
REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR
(HONDA GX390U1SMX2 GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #3 (02/04/14)
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MVH406GH — PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
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NOTES MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Honda GX390U1SMX2 Gasoline Engine MIKASA MVH406GH Air Cleaner Assembly......................................... 44-45 REVERSIBLE PLATE Camshaft Assembly ........................................... 46-47 COMPACTOR Carburetor Assembly ......................................... 48-49 Control Assembly ............................................... 50-51 Proposition 65 Warning ..............................................2 Crankcase Cover Assembly ............................... 52
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 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 an
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MVH-406GH — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Potential hazards associated with the operation of this FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! equipment will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which Safety precautions should be followed appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in at all times when operating this conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols. equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and HAZARD SYMBOLS Operating Instructions could result in injury to
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MVH-406 MVH-406 MVH-406 MVH-406GH — 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 engine ON/OFF This equipment, ot
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MVH-406GH — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, WARNING - Read This Manual muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to cool before servicing engine or generator. 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 maintenance fu
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MVH-406GH — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER disconnect any "emergency or safety devices". Emergencies These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection ■ ALWAYS know the location of the of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or even nearest fire extinguisher. death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all warranties. Transporting ■ Always shutdown engine before transporting. ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest ■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and
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MVH-406GH — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Figure 2 displays the operation and safety decals as they appear on the reversible plate compactor. Should any of these decals become damaged or unreadable, contact the Multiquip Parts Department for a replacement set. Figure 2. Operation and Safety Decals PAGE 10 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
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MVH-406GH —SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor Specifications C) entrifugal Force 12,346 lbs. (5,600 kg V) ibration Frequency 4,600 vpm (76.5 Hz Traveling Speed 0 to 76 ft/min (0 to 24 m/min) Plate Size (L x W) 35.43 x 19.69 in (90 x 50 cm) Plate Size with extension plates (L x W) 35.43 x 25.59 in (90 x 65 cm) Max. Area of Compaction (no extensions) 7,510 sq. ft. (2,289 sq. meters) L) ength (handle in working position) 63.39 in (1610 mm H) eight (handle in working positi
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MVH-406GH — DIMENSIONS Figure 3. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor Dimensions TABLE 3. DIMENSIONS RS EF. DIMENSION A) 55.12 in. (140 cm. B) 19.69 in. (50 cm. C) 35.3 in. (90 cm. D) 63.39 in. (161 cm. E) 41.34 in. (105 cm. PAGE 12 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
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MVH-406GH— FEATURES Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVH-406GH is a walk behind, reversible plate The compactor's vibrating plate maximum frequency is 4600 compactor designed for the compaction of sand, clay and vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel speed asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool of the compactor is approximately 76 ft./minute (24 meters/ capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high minute). frequency vibrations t
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MVH-406GH— PLATE COMPACTOR COMPONENTS 2 9 1 4 14 13 3 7 6 5 Figure 4. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor Components 12 8 11 10 7. Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the V- Figure 4 illustrates the location of the major components for the belts. NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt cover. If MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor. The function of each the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that component is described below: your hand may get caught between
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MVH-406GH— ENGINE COMPONENTS Figure 5. MVH-406GH Engine Components INITIAL SERVICING The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper lubrication and 6. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers engine cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing. The mixture. engine shown above is a HONDA engine, operation for other 7. Air Cleaner – Prevent
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MVH-406GH — PRE-INSPECTION 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 7), fill to the edge of the oil filler CAUTION hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.10 liters). NEVER operate the compactor in a confined area or enclosed area structure that does not provide ample free flow of air. ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection before operating the compactor. Before Starting 1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual. Figure 7. Engine O
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MVH-406GH — PRE-INSPECTION 3. Remove the air cleaner element (Figure 11) and inspect it CAUTION for signs of wear or dirt. If air cleaner element is dirty, clean or replace element. DO NOT overfill hydraulic oil tank. This could cause oil leaks and sluggish operation. Clean cap and surrounding area before opening to prevent dirt from entering oil tank. 4. When adding hydraulic oil, only fill to the specified oil level as marked on the front of the hydraulic oil tank (Figure 9). DO NOT overf
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MVH-406GH — OPERATION CAUTION DO NOT attempt to operate the compactor until the Safety, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood. This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-up of the Figure 14. Handle Adjustment compactor. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the compactor in the field. STARTING THE ENGINE Refer to Figure 3 for the location of controls and
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MVH-406GH — OPERATION 3. Place the choke lever ( Figure 17) in the “OPEN” position if starting a cold engine. Figure 20. Engine Start Handle 7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 18) to the “CLOSED” position. If the engine does Figure 17. Engine Choke Lever (Open) not start, repeat steps 1 through 6. 4. Place the choke lever ( Figure 18) in the “CLOSED” 8. Before the compactor is placed into operation, run the position if starting a warm engine or if the temper
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MVH-406GH—OPERATION ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip. 3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction push the travel lever ( Figure 22) forward. Figure 23. Throttle Lever (Stop) Figure 22. Travel Lever 4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction pull the Figure 24. Starter Switch (STOP) travel lever ( Figure 22) backwards. 5. Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor
