Multiquip MVC88VTHW manual Compactor components, Plate Compactor Components

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Figure 2. Plate Compactor Components

Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and components of the MVC88VTH/VTHW Plate Compactor. The function of each control is described below:

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

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

3.Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel. Use only unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 86 or higher

4.Water Tank Cap (VTHW Only) – Remove this cap to add water to the water tank.

5.WaterTank (VTHW only) – Holds 13.7 quarts of water (removable, no tools required).

6.Vibrating Plate – A flat, open plate made of durable cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil.

7.WaterTube-Sprinkler (VTHW Only) – Supplies water to the soil via a splash plate.

8.Water Shut-Off Valve (VTHW Only) – Turn this valve downward to let water flow from the water tank to the water tube.

9.Engine – These plate compactors use a Honda GX160, 4.8 HP, air-cooled 4 stroke gasoline engine. Refer to the Honda owner's manual for more detailed engine information and related topics.

10.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 exists that your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch, causing serious injury and bodily harm.

11.Eccentric Housing – Encloses the eccentric, gears and counter weights.

page 14 — MVC88VTH/VTHW PLATE COMPACTOR • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (12/09/13)