Multiquip manual MVH-150D2 General Information

MVH-150D2 — GENERAL INFORMATION

Plate Compactor

The Mikasa MVH-150D2 is a walk-behind reversible plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, clay and asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work.

Compactor Components

This plate compactor is comprised of an anti-vibration handle, vibrating case (eccentric), water tank, guard hook, rubber shock absorbers and a Yanmar diesel engine.

ReversibleVibratory Plates

Reversible vibratory plates have two eccentric weights that allow a smooth transition for forward and reverse travel, plus increased compaction force as the result of dual weights.

Due to their weight and force, reversible plates are ideal for semi- cohesive soils.

Power Transfer

The Mikasa MVH-150D2 Plate Compactor is equipped with an air-cooled, vertical single-cylinder, 4-strokeYanmar L48V6 diesel engine. A centrifugal clutch is attached to the output shaft of the engine and will engage when the engine speed reaches approximately 2,300 ~ 2,600 rpm’s.

Engine shaft speed is transfered via engine pulley and V-belt to vibrator pulley. The vibrator pulley rotates an eccentric rotor shaft

(2)one for foward one for reverse that is contained within the vibrator case.

The generated vibration created from the eccentric rotor is transmitted to the compacting plate. This vibration causes the compactor to move in either a forward or reverse direction.

Frequency/Speed

The compactor's vibrating plate maximum frequency is 6,000 vpm (vibrations per minute).The forward and reverse travel speed of the compactor is approximately 75ft./minute (23 meters/minute).

Controls

Before starting the MVH-150D2 Plate Compactor, identify and understand the function of the controls and components as indicated in Figure 2.

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