Multiquip MVC-70H/HW manual Belt Check, Belt Hazard

V-Belt Check

Caution - V-Belt check

NEVER attempt to check theV-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur if your hand (Figure 8) gets caught between theV-belt and the clutch.Always use safety gloves.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

VIBRATOR

PULLEY

Figure 8.V-Belt Hazard

1.Tocheck theV-belttension,removethe boltsthatsecurethe belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 9.

MVC-70H/HW — INSPECTION

2.The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 10) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.

Figure 10.V-BeltTension

3.A loose V-belt will decrease the power transmission output, causing reduced compaction and premature wear of the belt.

4.If the V-belt becomes worn or loose, replace it .

Figure 9.V-Belt Cover Removal

MVC-70H/HW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/02/05) — PAGE 17