Multiquip MVC80VH/VHW manual Clutch Pulley Vibrator

INSPECTION

CAUTION

NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine run- ning.Severeinjurycanoccurofyourhand(Figure5)gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch. Always use safetygloves.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

VIBRATOR

PULLEY

Figure 5.V-Belt Hazard

1.To check the V-belt tension, remove the three bolts that secure the belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6.V-Belt Cover Removal

2.The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 7) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.

Figure 7.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 MVC80VH/VHW plate compactor horizontally on aflatsurface.Makesurethecompactorislevelwhencheck- ing the oil in the vibrator assembly.

2.Check vibratoroillevelbyremoving theplug (vibrator oilgauge) as shown in Figure 8. The oil level should be up to the oil plug. Thevibratorholds 140cc(approximately4oz.).IMPORTANT, if oil is required, replace using only SAE10W-30 motor oil.

Figure 8.Vibrator Oil Plug

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