Multiquip MVC-64HW manual Belt Check, Vibrator Oil Check

V-Belt Check

Caution - V-Belt check

NEVER attempt to check theV-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur if your hand (Figure 7) gets caught between theV-belt and the clutch.Always use safety gloves.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

VIBRATOR

PULLEY

Figure 7.V-Belt Hazard

1.Tocheck theV-belttension,removethe boltsthatsecurethe belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8.V-Belt Cover Removal

MVC-64H/HW — INSPECTION

2.The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 10) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.

Figure 9.V-BeltTension

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 .

Vibrator Oil Check

1.Place the MVC-64H/HW plate compactor horizontally on a flatsurface.Makesurethecompactorislevelwhenchecking the oil in the vibrator assembly.

2.Check vibratoroillevelbyremoving theplug (vibrator oilgauge) asshowninFigure10. Theoillevelshouldbeuptotheoilplug. If oil is required, replace using only SAE 10W-30 motor oil.

Figure 10.Vibrator Oil Plug

MVC-64H/HW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/01/07) — PAGE 17