Multiquip MVC-90H manual counter weights, a splash plate

MVC-90H PLATE COMPACTOR — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR)

Figure 3. MVC-90H Plate Compactor Components

Figure 3 shows the location of the components and general maintenance parts. The function of each component is described below:

1. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel.

2.Lifting Bale – When lifting of the compactor is required either by forklift, crane etc., tie a rope or chain around this lifting point.

3. Handle Bar – When operating the compactor use this handle bar to manuever the compactor.

4. Gasoline Engine – This plate compactor uses a Honda GX160K1QMX2/GX160U1QMX2 engine. Refer to the Honda owner's manual for engine information and related topics.

5. Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the V-belts. NEVER run the compactor without the V-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.

6. Vibrating Plate – A flat, open plate made of durable

cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil.

7. Vibration Case – Encloses the eccentric, gears and

	counter weights.
8.	WaterTube (Sprinkler) – Supplies water to the soil via
	a splash plate.
9.	Water Shut-OffValve – Turn this valve downward to let
	water flow from the water tank to the water tube.

10. Water Tank – Holds 5.6 quarts of water, built-in.

11. WaterTank Cap – Remove this cap to add water to the water tank.

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