MVC-90H PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION
Operation
CAUTION - General Operation Safety
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in the safety section of this manual before operating compactor. Keep work area clear of debris and other objects that could cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
1.Once the engine has started, move the engine throttle lever quickly to the FAST position. With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine speed should be around 2,300 RPM, which engages the centrifugal clutch.
Always move the throttle lever
NOTE quickly without hesitation. Increasing the engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip and can damage your clutch.
2.Firmly gasp the compactor's handle bar with both hands as the compactor begins moving forward.
3.Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the lookout for any large objects or foreign matter that might cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
Whenever the compactor's vibra-
NOTE tion becomes weak or lost during normaloperationregardlessofop-
eration hours, check the
Operating the Compactor on High Moisture Content Soil
Compactor traveling speed may drop on soils which contain clay, or other types of soil.Soil with high moisture content can cause the compaction plate to "stick" to the ground (not lifting up off the ground very fast or high).
To rectify this problem, consider the following:
Check the bottom plate to see if clay or equivalent material has been lodged in the plate mechanism. If so, wash with water and remove.
Remember the compactor does not work as efficiently on clay or soils that have a high moisture content level.
If the soil has a high moisture level, dry soil to appropriate moisture content level or carry out compaction twice.
Using the Compactor Sprinkler System
The
To operate the watering system, turn the water cock handle to open the valve (Figure 18) and start the water flow.With the compactor at full speed and the water cock fully open, the water system will provide approximately 20 minutes of sprinkling.
