V-Belt Check
CAUTION -V-Belt Check
NEVERattempt to check theV-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur of your hand (Figure 7) gets caught between theV-beltandtheclutch.Alwaysuse safetygloves.
CLUTCH
PULLEY
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
Figure 7.V-Belt Hazard
1.To check theV-belt tension (Figure 8 ), remove upper belt cover.
MVH-150D2 — INSPECTION
2.The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 9) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.
Figure 9.V-Belt Tension
3.A loose V-belt will decrease the power transmission output, causing reduced compaction and premature wear of the belt.
4.If the V-belt becomes worn or loose, replace it. See maintenance section.
Vibrator Oil Check
1.PlacetheMVH-150D2platecompactorhorizontallyonaflat surface.Makesurethecompactorislevelwhencheckingthe oil in the vibrator assembly.
2.With the handle bar positioned vertically (storage position), use a 24 mm wrench and remove breather plug (Figure 10). Visually check to see if hydraulic oil comes up to the oil level line that is etched on the back side of the handle.
Figure 8.V-Belt Cover Removal
Figure 10.Vibrator Oil Plug
3.If the hydraulic oil level is low, replace with"Shell Tellus"oil #46 or equivalent.
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