Before Starting

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Cleanthecompactor,removingdirtanddust.Particularly,the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Check theair filterfor dirtand dust.If theair filterisdirty,blow through the air filter cartridge from the inside, moving a jet of dry compressed air up and down until all dust is removed. Otherwise replace air filter with a new one.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressedair.

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 plate compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler cap/dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 5) and wipe it clean.

MVC-40G — INSPECTION

The Oil Alert system will automatically shut-down the

NOTE

engine if the engine oil level falls

 

 

below safe operating limits.

 

Always be sure to check the

 

engine oil level prior to starting

 

the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

Table 4. 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 - Flammable Fuel

Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the compactor if the engine is hot! , running or in the dark.

Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick

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

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).

UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick

Danger - Flammable Fuel

Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when the engine is stopped and has had an opportunitytocooldown. Intheeventofafuel 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.

Fuel Check

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

2.Visually inspect to see if 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.

MVC-40G PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (06/06/07) — PAGE 15

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