Multiquip manual MDR-9GH Vibratory Roller Components

MDR-9GH — VIBRATORY ROLLER COMPONENTS

Figure 6. MDR-9GH Vibratory Roller

Components

Figure 6 illustrates the location of the major components for the MDR-9GH Vibratory Roller. The function of each component is described below:

1.	Handle Bar – When operating the roller, this handle is to
	be in the downward position. When the roller is to be
	stored, move the handle bar to the upright position.
2.	Hand Grip – When operating the roller, use this hand grip
	to maneuver the roller. Also has dead man device, when
	pressed or hit while traveling in reverse, causes the travel
	lever to return to neutral position to stop the machine.
3.	Travel Lever – Push the lever forward, the roller will move
	in a forward direction, pull the lever backwards, the roller

will move in backwards direction. Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the roller not to move (neutral).

4.Vibrator Lever – Turns the vibration on and off.

5.Oil Cap – Open to fill with proper grade of diesel engine oil.

6. V-Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the V- belts.NEVER run the vibratory roller without theV-belt cover. If the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch, thus causing serious injury and bodily harm.

7. Engine – This vibratory roller uses a HONDA GX340KQAE2 gasoline engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for engine information and related topics.

8.Vibrator Lever (on the body of machine) – Turns the vibration on and off.

9.	Water Tank – Holds 6 gallons (23 liters) of water for the
	sprinkler system.
10.	Shock Absorber -

11. Scraper Bar – This bar helps prevent buildup of material between the drum and the frame.

12. Vibration Rollers – 18-inch diameter steel drums that provide the compaction force in the compaction and patching of asphalt-type surfaces.

13.Checking Cover for Chains – Take off the cover to check and lubricate chains.

14.WaterValves– Turn on the water sprinkling system.

15.Hydraulic Oil Gauge – Indicates the hydraulic oil level.

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