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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
SERIES
MODEL MVC-88GE/GEW
ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR
(ROBIN GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #1 (1/10/11)
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l PAGE 2 — MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/10/11)
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NOTE PAGE MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/10/11) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Multiquip —MVC-88GE/GEW ROBIN EX170D40050 Plate Compactor Engine Table Of Contents .............................................................4 Air Cleaner Assembly ............................................... 38-39 Parts Ordering Procedures ...............................................5 Camshaft Assembly ................................................. 40-41 Safety Information ......................................................6--10 Carburetor Assembly .............
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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 Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! 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 inte
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yours
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE CAUTION This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualified personnel 18 years of age and older. NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective safety decals when they become difficult read. devices required by the job or city and s
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY INFORMATION COMPACTOR SAFETY WARNING DANGER DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine compartment when engine is running. NEVER operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or explosion or fire could result causing severe guards removed. bodily harm or even death. Keep fingers, hands hair and clothing away WARNING from all moving parts to prevent injury. NEVER dis
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY INFORMATION FUEL SAFETY BATTERY SAFETY (ELECTRIC START ONLY) DANGER DANGER DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or battery will explode. fire due to static electricity. DO NOT expose the battery to open flames, sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains FUEL combustible gases and liquids. If these gases and liquids
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY CAUTION NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting. NOTICE Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts (hook and vibration insulator) are not damaged and screws are not loose or missing. Always make sure crane or lifitng device has been properly secured to the lifting bail (hook) of the equipment. ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting. NEVER lift the equipment whil
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NOTES MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/10/11) — PAGE 11
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 1. Specifications (Compactor) MW odels MVC-88GE/MVC-88GE C) entrifugal Force 3,450 lbs. (1,564.9 kg Nn umber of Vibrations 5,800 vibrations/mi Traveling Speed (GE) 82 ft./min (25 meters/min) T) raveling Speed (GEW 72 ft./min (22 meters/min) Plate Size (W x L) (GE) 19.7 x 20.7 in. (50 x 53 cm) Plate Size (W x L) (GEW) 17 x 22.4 in. (43 x 57 cm) O) perating Weight 163 lbs. (74 kg. Water Tank Capacity 13.7 qt. (13.0 liters) (GEW Model Only) M. a
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION Definition of Plate Compactor Frequency/Speed The Mikasa MVC-88GE/GEW is a walk behind, plate compactor The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt. 5800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of speed of the compactor is approximately 23 meters/minute (75 applying a tremendous force in
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (COMPACTOR) Figure 1. Plate Compactor Controls Figures 1 shows the location of the basic controls and 6. Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the V- components of the MVC-88GE/GEW Plate Compactor. The belt. NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt cover. If function of each control is described below: the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exists that your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch, 1. Water Tank Cap
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (ROBIN ENGINE) Figure 2. Engine Controls and Components INITIAL SERVICING 5. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed (lever The engine (Figure 2) must be checked for proper lubrication and advanced forward SLOW, lever back toward operator filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the ROBIN engine service FAST). manual for instructions and details for proper operation and servicing. 6. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting meth
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION 3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. NEVER operate the compactor in a confined 4. If the oil level is low (Figure 4), fill to the edge of the oil filler area or enclosed area structure that does hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3). Maximum oil not provide ample free flow of air. capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.60 liters). ALWAYS
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION 2. The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm V-Belt Check (Figure 7) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts. CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur of your hand (Figure 5) gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch. Always use safety gloves. CLUTCH PULLEY Figure 7. V-Belt Tension 3. A loose V-belt will decrease t
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION 3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the "CLOSED " position CAUTION - Read Instructions if starting a cold engine. DO NOT attempt to operate the equipment 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. It is extremely important that this section be read carefully before attempting to use the equipment in
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION 6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out. The Stopping The Engine resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre- Normal Shutdown sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly 1. Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Figure 17) and and smoothly for starting. run the engine for three minutes at low speed. Figure 14. Starter Grip 7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever Figu
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MVC-88GE/GEW PLATE COMPACTOR — MAINTENANCE CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI CAUTI CAUTION CAUTI These inspection intervals are for operation under normal Inspection and other services should always be carried out conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the on hard and level ground with the engine shutdown. number hours plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions. Inspection and Maintenance Service Tables. 1. To make sure your plate compactor is always i
