Before Starting
1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2.Cleanthecompactor,removingdirtanddust.Particularly,the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.Check theair filterfor dirtand dust.If theair filterisdirty,blow through the air filter cartridge from the inside, moving a jet of dry compressed air up and down until all dust is removed. Otherwise replace air filter with a new one.
4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressedair.
5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loosened screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to unexpected accident.
Engine Oil Check
1.To check the engine oil level, place the plate compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2.Remove the filler cap/dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 5) and wipe it clean.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick
3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
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).
UPPER LIMIT
MVC-64H/HW — INSPECTION
The Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine
NOTE before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine.
Table 4. Oil Type
Season | Temperature | Oil Type |
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Summer | 25°C or Higher | SAE |
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Spring/Fall | 25°C~10°C | SAE |
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Winter | 0°C or Lower | SAE |
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Danger - Flammable Fuel
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the compactor if the engine is hot! , running or in the dark.
Danger - Flammable Fuel
Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when the engine is stopped and has had an opportunitytocooldown. Intheeventofafuel spill, DO NOT attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine is dry.
Fuel Check
1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2.Visuallyinspecttoseeiffuellevelislow. Iffuelislow,replenish with unleaded fuel.
3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT
LOWER LIMIT
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick
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