Before Starting

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Cleanthecompactor,removingdirtanddust.Particularly,the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Checktheairfilterfordirtanddust.Iftheairfilterisdirty,blow through the air filter cartridge from the inside, moving a jet of dry compressed air up and down until all dust is removed. Otherwise replace air filter with a new one.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressedair.

5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loosened screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to unexpected accident.

Engine Oil Check

1.To check the engine oil level, place the plate compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler cap/dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 3) and wipe it clean.

ENGINE OIL

DIPSTICK

ENGINE OIL

FILLER HOLE

Figure 3. Engine Oil Dipstick

3.Insertandremovethedipstickwithoutscrewingitintothefiller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 4), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 3).Maximum oil capacity is 400 cc.

UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick

MVH-120GH — INSPECTION

The Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine before the engine falls below safe limits. Always be sure to check the engine oil level prior to starting the engine.

Table 3. Oil Type

Season

Temperature

Oil Type

 

 

 

Summer

25°C or Higher

SAE 10W-30

 

 

 

Spring/Fall

25°C~10°C

SAE 10W-30/20

 

 

 

Winter

0°C or Lower

SAE 10W-10

 

 

 

Gasoline Check

1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visuallyinspecttoseeiffuellevelislow. Iffuelislow,replenish with unleaded fuel.

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

Vibrator Oil Check

1.Place the MVH-120GH horizontally on a flat surface.

2.Check vibrator oil level by removing bolt (vibrator oil gauge) asshowninFigure5.Usea14mmwrenchtoremovebolt.The vibrator oil level should be maintained between the two mark- ings as shown inFigure5.Ifoilisrequired,replaceusingSAE 10W-30.

OIL GAUGE

MAINTAIN OIL

LEVEL BETWEEN

LINES

OIL

Figure 5.Vibrator Oil Gauge

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