COMPONENTS
Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and components of the MVH508DZ Plate Compactor. The function of each control is described below:
1.Rubber Cover — Lift this rubber cover to gain access to the fuel tank.
2.Hour/Tachometer — Displays the cumulative time that the machine has been in use. During operation it displays the rpm reading. The tachometer also has a battery checker that lights red when the charge is low.
3.Handle Bar Height Adjuster — Adjusts the handle bar to the desired height by loosening the wing nut and turning the grip clockwise to raise the handle bar and counterclockwise to lower the handle bar.
4.Breather Plug — Allow pressure to escape to the air in the form of a gas from heat.
5.Hydraulic Pump (Oil Reservoir) — Regulates hydraulic oil flow produced by the direction of the control lever.
6.Hand Grip — When operating the compactor, use this hand grip to maneuver the compactor.
7.Cyclone Cleaner — Filters large dust particles to keep air cleaner from getting clogged easily.
8.Lifting Bale — When lifting of the compactor is required either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain around this lifting point.
9.Vibrating Plate — A flat, open plate made of durable cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil.
10.Extension Plate — Provides additional area of vibration to the vibrating plate.
11.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.
12.Direction Control Lever — Push the lever forward to move compactor in a forward direction. Pull the lever backwards to move compactor in backwards direction. Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the compactor not to move (neutral).
13.Throttle Lever — Controls speed of the plate compactor. Place straight vertically to start, push fully counterclockwise for full throttle and fully clockwise to stop plate compactor.
14.Battery — Provides +12V DC to the electrical system.
15.Vibrator Oil Drain Plug — Used to drain vibrator oil from the machine.
16.Vibration Case Oil Filler — Used to add oil to the vibration case.
17.Engine — This plate compactor uses a Hatz 1D81S diesel engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for engine information.
MVH508DZ PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/04/14)— PAGE 15
