GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-88GH/GHW 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 MVC-88GH/GHWproduce 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 has a frequency range between 5800 vpm (vibrations per minute).The forward and reverse travel speed of the compactor is approximately 23 meters/minute (75 ft./minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-88GH/GHW Plate Compactor is equipped with an Honda air cooled, 4-cycle gasoline engine. The engine drives an eccentric weight at a high speed to develop a compaction force. 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 MVC-88GH/GHW Plate Compactor identify and understand the function of the controls and components as indicated in Figure 1.
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