zBattery fluid will be lost through continuous charging and discharging.
zDiscontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature exceeds 117° F (45° C)
During summer much more battery fluid is lost than in winter. Before starting check battery electrolyte levels, and replenish with distilled water to the upper mark on the battery.
MVH-406DSY—MAINTENANCE
LONG TERM STORAGE
When storing your compactor for long periods do the following:
zRun the engine at idle spped for 3-5 minutes.
zStop the engine. Drain the engine crankcase oil while the engine is still warm. Fill Engine crankcase with fresh oil.
zRemove the rubber plug (Figure 36) on the rocker arm cover and add about 2 cc of lube oil. Reinstall rubber plug.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (Option)
1.Take off the battery cover by removing the M6 nuts (Figure 32).
2.When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally negative) first (Figure 34).
3.When installing cable connect the ground side (normally negative) last.
Figure 34. Battery Removal
Figure 36. Decompression Lever
zFor recoil type compactors, push the decompression down
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
1.Clean the fuel filter (Figure 35) every 3 months or 200 hours.
2.Replace fuel filter every 6 months or 400 hours.
3.To clean the fuel filter, loosen the nuts of the fuel cock and pull- outthefilterfromtheF.O.tankfillerport.Washthefilterthroughly with diesel fuel oil.
4.
Figure 35. Fuel Filter
Figure 37. Recoil Starter Grip
zFor electric start type compactors, turn the engine for 2 or 3 seconds with the decompression lever set in the non- decompression position, and the starter key at the START position. DO NOT start the engine.
zPull the decompression lever up. Pull the recoil starter grip slowly. STOP when it feels tight.This closes the intake and exhaust valves (compression position) , and helps prevents ruts from forming.
zWipe any oil or dirt that may have accumulated on the compactor.
zStore compactor in a cool dry place out of the reach of children or unauthorized personnel
Troubleshooting
See Tables 8 (engine) and 9 (plate compactor) on proceeding pages for engine and plate compactor troubleshooting guide.