general information
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC88VTH/VTHW is a walk behind, plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils 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 compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work.
Vibratory Plates
The vibratory plates of the compactor produce low amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact granular soils and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate produces a vibration frequency of 6,000 VPM (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the compactor is approximately 82 ft/ minute (25 meters/minute).
Engine
These plate compactors are equipped with a Honda GX160UT2QMX2 air cooled,
In addition this engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will automatically stop the engine before the engine falls below safe engine oil operating limits. Always be sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine.
Controls
Before starting the plate compactor identify and understand the function of all the controls and components.
MVC88VTH/VTHW PLATE COMPACTOR • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (12/09/13) — page 13