Multiquip manual MVC-70H/HW Inspection, Before Starting, Engine Oil Check, Gasoline Check

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.

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

MVC-70H/HW — INSPECTION

The Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine

NOTE	before the engine falls below safe
	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

Gasoline Check

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

2.Visuallyinspecttoseeiffuellevelislow. Iffuelislow,replenish with unleaded fuel.

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.

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

Vibrator Oil Check

1.Place the MVC-70H/HW plate compactor horizontally on a flatsurface.Makesurethecompactorislevelwhenchecking the oil in the vibrator assembly.

2.Check vibratoroillevelbyremoving theplug (vibrator oilgauge) as shown in Figure 7. The oil level should be up to the oil plug. If oil is required, replace using only SAE 10W-30 motor oil.

Figure 7.Vibrator Oil Plug

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