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.
MVC-40G — INSPECTION
2.The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 9) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.
CLUTCH
PULLEY
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
Figure 7.V-Belt Hazard
1.To check the V-belt tension, remove the bolts that secure the belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8.V-Belt Cover Removal
Figure 9.V-Belt Tension
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-40Gplate compactor horizontally on a flat surface.Makesurethecompactorislevelwhencheckingthe 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
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