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MVH-120GH — GENERAL INFORMATION

Definition of Plate Compactor

The Mikasa MVH-120GH is a walk-behind, reversible plate compactor design for the compaction of sand, clay and asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work.

Vibratory Plates

The vibratory plates of the MVH-120GH produce low amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact granular soils.

The resulting vibrations cause forward motion.The engine and handle are vibration-isolated from the vibrating plate.The heavier the plate, the more compaction force it generates.

ReversibleVibratory Plates

Reversible vibratory plates have two eccentric weights that allow a smooth transition for forward and reverse travel, plus increased compaction force as the result of dual weights.

Due to their weight and force, reversible plates are ideal for semi-cohesive soils.

Frequency/Speed

The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between 2500 to 6000 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel speed of the compactor is approximately 75 feet/minute (23 meters/minute).

Engine

The Mikasa MVH-120GH Plate Compactor is equipped with a Honda air-cooled, 4-cycle, gasoline engine.

Controls

Before starting the MVH-120GH Plate Compactor, identify and understand the function of the controls and components as indicated in Figure 1.

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Contents

Model MVH-120GH 2 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Proposition 65WARNING MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #03 10/24/07 Table of Contents Order via Fax Dealers Only Parts Ordering ProceduresBest Deal! Order via Internet Dealers Only 6 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Safety Always wear approved eye and hearing protection 8 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Rules for Safe Operation Rules for Safe Operation 10 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Specifications Frequency/Speed Definition of Plate CompactorVibratory Plates ReversibleVibratory Plates Forward 12 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Components Honda GX160 Engine 14 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Inspection Belt Hazard Belt Check 16 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Initial START-UP Stopping the Engine Starter Grip 18 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH OperationOperation Hours of Operation Inspection and Maintenance ServiceTablesDaily Service Machine Inspection 20 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Maintenance Replacing Hydraulic Oil TroubleshootingHydraulic Oil 22 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Preparation for Long -TERM Storage Engine Troubleshooting MVH-120GH -TROUBLESHOOTING Engine 24 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Engine Troubleshooting Plate Compactor Troubleshooting MVH-120GH -TROUBLESHOOTING Plate Compactor Remarks Column NO. ColumnPart NO. Column QTY. Column Qty Description Remarks MVH-120GH Suggested Spare Parts 28 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Name Plate and DecalsName Plate and Decals DECAL, Caution MVH-120 30 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH -VIBRATING Plate Assy Vibrating Plate Assy 32 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Body ASSY. OLD VersionBody ASSY. Serial Number L3029 and below WASHER, Lock M8 34 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Body ASSY. NEW VersionBody ASSY. Body ASSY. Serial Number L3030 and Above BASE, Separate Handle Type 36 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH -VIBRATOR ASSY. OLD VersionVibrator ASSY. Serial Number L3112 and below MVH-120GH Vibrator ASSY. OLD Version 38 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH -VIBRATOR ASSY. NEW VersionVibrator ASSY. Serial Number L3113 and Above MVH-120GH Vibrator ASSY. NEW Version 40 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Control ASSY. OldversionControl ASSY. Serial NO. L3080 and below MVH-120GH Control ASSY. OLD Version 42 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Control ASSY. Serial NO. L3081 and Above NUT M16 MVH-120GH Control ASSY. NEW Version 44 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Cylinder Head AssyCylinder Head Assy Cover COMP., Head Includes Item W/ %CLIP, Vlave Guide GASKET, Cylinder Head 46 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Cylinder Barrel AssyCylinder Barrel Assy PIN, Governor Weight Switch ASSY., OIL LevelWEIGHT, Governor HOLDER, Governor Weight 48 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Crankcase Cover AssyCrankcase Cover Assy OIL Seal Gasket CrankcasePACKING, OIL Filler CAP 50 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Crankshaft AssyCrankshaft Assy Crankshaft Comp BoltWasher 8 MM KEY 5X5X33 Yellow 52 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Piston AssyPiston Assy Piston STD BOLT, Connecting RODRing SET, Piston STD Ring SET, Piston 54 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Camshaft AssyCamshaft Assy ARM, Valve Rocker SPRING, Weight ReturnNUT, Pivot Adjusting ROD, Push 56 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Recoil Starter AssyRecoil Starter Assy GUIDE, Ratchet REEL, Recoil StarterRachet Starter PLATE, Friction 58 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine FAN Cover AssyFAN Cover Assy Alert UNIT, OIL Cover COMP., FAN NH1Shroud Comp CLIP, Harness 60 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Carburetor AssyCarburetor Assy Screw SET, Pilot PLATE, Lever SettingFloat Valve SET Float SET 62 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine AIR Cleaner AssyAIR Cleaner Assy PACKING, Elbow COVER, AIR CleanerGROMET, AIR Cleaner COLLAR, AIR Cleaner 64 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Muffler AssyMuffler Assy ARRESTOR, Spark Muffler CompPROTECTOR, Muffler Deflector Comp 66 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Fueltank AssyFuel Tank Assy Flange NUT 6 MM Includes Item W/+FILTER, Fuel Fuel Tank Comp 68 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Flywheel AssyFlywheel Assy PULLEY, Starter Flywheel CompWoodruff KEY FAN, Cooling 70 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Ignition Coil AssyIgnition Coil Assy 36101ZE1010 72 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Control AssyControl Assy ARM, Governor Wire HolderSPRING, Governor BOLT, Governor ARM 74 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine Label AssyLabel Assy MARK, Throttle Indication MARK, ChokeMARK, Choke Gray MARK, OIL Alert External 76 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 Honda GX160 Engine -TOOLS AssyTools Assy HANDLE, BOX Wrench Part Name Freight Policy 78 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/24/07 MVH-120GH Operation and Parts Manual REV. #03 10/24/07 HERE’S HOW to GET Help