MVH-200DA — PLATE COMPACTOR COMPONENTS
Figure 3. MVH-200DA Components
Figure 3 illustrates the location of the major components for the MVH-200DA Reversible Plate Compactor.The function of each component is described below:
1. | Hand Grip – When operating the compactor use this hand |
| grip to maneuver the compactor. |
2. | Forward & Reverse Lever – Push the lever forward, the |
| compactor will move in a forward direction, pull the lever |
| backwards, the compactor will move in backwards direction. |
| Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the |
| compactor not to move (neutral). |
3. | Handle Bar – When operating the compactor, this handle |
| is to be in the downward position. When the compactor is |
| to be stored, move the handle bar to the upright position. |
4.Guard Hook - Used to lift the machine with crane or other lifting device.
5.Stopper - Locks the handle in place in the upward position for stowing.
6. | Engine |
| DVMK engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for engine |
| information and related topics. |
7. | Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the V- |
| belts. NEVER run the compactor without the |
| the |
| your hand may get caught between the |
| thus causing serious injury and bodily harm. |
8. | Base Plate – Designed to compact sand, clay, and asphalt. |
9. | Oil Tank – Fill with proper grade of engine oil. |
10. Vibration Case – Encloses the eccentric, gears and counter weights.
11. Shock Absorber – Protects plate compactor from damage by absorbing vibration during operation.
12. Throttle Lever – Controls the speed of the plate compactor. Place straight vertically to start, push fully counterclockwise for full throttle and fully clockwise to stop plate compactor.
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