CAUTION:

NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the enginerunning.Severeinjurycan occurifyour hand gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch (Figure 32). Always use safety gloves.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

VIBRATOR

PULLEY

Figure 32. V-Belt Hazard

VIBRATION CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove the protective cover from the clutch by removing the 4 allen screws.

2.Pull out the stop key and turn to the release position (Figure 33).

3.Viewing the clutch from the shifter-pulley side: if the clutch nut is turned to the right, the clearance between the adjusting and pressure plate decreases as the amount of torque increases. Normal adjustment is from 1 to 2 notches.

4.Make sure that the shifting lever is not too stiff. Lever should engage with moderate pressure.

5.After adjustment, return the stop key to the locked position.

Figure 33. Clutch Adjustment

MDR-9D — MAINTENANCE

HYDRAULIC OIL CHECK

1.Check for any oil leakage from the hoses and joints daily.

2.Check hydraulic oil level every 4 to 5 hours after starting operation.

3.After one week of operation, check hydraulic level twice a day .

4.After two weeks of operation, check hydraulic level once a day .

5.Replace hydraulic oil after first 200 hours and in every 1,000 hours of operation.

CAUTION:

Make sure hydraulic oil is at a normal safe operating level. DO NOT over fill.

REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL

1.Change the hydraulic oil every 1,000 to 1,500 hours of operation. Change the hydraulic oil more often in high ambient temperature operation.

2.Remove the drain plug and hose tank and drain the hydraulic oil.

3.Reinstall the drain plug to the oil tank.

4.Open the tank cap (Figure 34) and fill tank with hydraulic oil. (Capacity: About 4.5 gallons). Use ShellTellus Oil #46 or equivalent.

Figure 34. Hydraulic Oil Change

5. After filling tank, tighten the tank cap firmly with a wrench.

CAUTION:

Make sure that dust , water, and other foreign objects do not enter tank. It is recommended to filter the oil through a cloth.

MQ-MIKASA MDR-9D VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/17/03) — PAGE 27

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Multiquip MDR-9D manual Vibration Clutch Adjustment, Hydraulic OIL Check, Replacing Hydraulic OIL