Multiquip manual MVC-88VGE/VGEW Plate Compactor Inspection, Before Starting

MVC-88VGE/VGEW PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION

Before Starting

1.Read 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. Loosened screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to unexpected accident.

Engine Oil Check

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

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 3) and wipe clean.

Figure 3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)

3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 4), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3).Maximum oil capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.60 liters).

	The Oil Alert System will automatically
NOTE	stop the engine before the engine falls
	below safe limits. Always be sure to
	check the engine oil level prior to
	starting the engine.

Table 3. 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 Hazard

Adding fuel to the fuel tank should be done only when the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill, DO NOT attempt to start the engine until the

fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine is dry. DO NOT attempt to refuel the compactor if the engine is hot! or running.

Fuel Check

1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.

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

Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)

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