Multiquip MVC98D2 manual Belt Check, Vibrator Oil Check

INSPECTION

V-Belt Check

CAUTION

NEVER attempt to check theV-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur of your hand (Figure 7) gets caught between theV-belt and the clutch.Always use safety gloves.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

VIBRATOR

PULLEY

Figure 7.V-Belt Hazard

1.To check the V-belt tension, remove the three bolts that secure the belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 8.

REMOVE

VIBRATOR

REMOVE

V-BELT

2.The V-belt tension is proper if the V-belt bends 10 to 15 mm (Figure 9) when depressed with finger at midway between the clutch and vibration pulley shafts.

Figure 9. V-Belt Tension

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. See maintenance section.

Vibrator Oil Check

1.Place the MVC98D2 plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface.Makesurethecompactorislevelwhencheckingthe oil in the vibrator assembly.

2.Check vibratoroillevelbyremoving theplug (vibrator oilgauge) asshowninFigure10. Theoillevelshouldbeuptotheoilplug. Thevibratorholds 140cc(approximately4oz.).IMPORTANT, if oil is required, replace using only SAE10W-30 motor oil.

Figure 10.Vibrator Oil Plug

V-BELT COVER

Figure 8.V-Belt Cover Removal

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