Multiquip MVH408GH Inspection, Before Starting, Engine OIL Check, Fuel Check, Belt Cover Removal

INSPECTION

BEFORE STARTING

1.Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.

5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

ENGINE OIL CHECK

1.To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 4) and wipe clean.

Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal

3.Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed in Table 4. Refer to Table 2 for maximum engine oil capacity.

Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

Table 4. Oil Type

Season	Temperature	Oil Type
Summer	25°C or Higher	SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall	25°C~10°C	SAE 10W-30/20
Winter	0°C or Lower	SAE 10W-10

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE 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! or running.

FUEL CHECK

1.Visually inspect (Figure 6) to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.

FUEL

CAP

Figure 6. Fuel Check

2.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.

V-BELT COVER REMOVAL

To inspect the V-belt, remove the three bolts that secure the belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 7.

REMOVE

VIBRATOR

REMOVE

V-BELT

V-BELT COVER

Figure 7. V-Belt Cover Removal

MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/25/14)— PAGE 17