Multiquip manual MVC-70H/HW Troubleshooting Plate Compactor, Plate Compactor Troubleshooting

MVC-70H/HW — TROUBLESHOOTING (PLATE COMPACTOR)

TABLE 9. PLATE COMPACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
	Engine speed too low?	Set engine speed to correct RPM.
	Clutch slips?	Check or replace clutch.
Travel speed too low, and vibration is
	V-belt slips?	Adjust or replace V-belt.
weak.
	Excessive oil in vibrator?	Drain excess oil and fill to proper level.
	Malfunction in vibrator housing?	Check eccentric, gears and counter
		weights.
	V-belt slips?	Replace V-belt.
Does not travel forward.	Clutch slips?	Check clutch springs and shoes.
	Vibrator locked?	Check vibrator housing (eccentric,
		gears and counterweights)

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