trouble shooting (compactor)

Troubleshooting (Compactor)

symptom

possible problem

Solution

 

Clutch slips?

Adjust or replace clutch.

 

V-belt slips?

Adjust or replace V-belt.

 

Excessive oil in vibrator?

Fill to correct level.

Travel speed low and vibration weak.

 

Check vibrator assembly for any

Trouble in vibrator internals?

worn or defective parts, replace any

 

 

defective parts.

 

Aeration in hydraulic oil for for travel

Purge air in hydraulic oil. (Bleed plug)

 

reversing system?

 

 

 

Engine speed incorrect?

Set engine speed to correct RPM.

 

Travel reversing system inoperative?

Check entire travel system.

 

Reversing lever installation correct?

Clean installation of reversing lever.

 

Broken or defective oil hose?

Replace oil hose.

Travels forward or backward but

Aeration in hydraulic oil for for travel

Purge air in hydraulic oil. (Bleed plug)

reversing system?

unable to switch direction.

 

Excessive oil in reversing system?

Fill to correct level.

 

 

Selector valve clogged with trash?

Clean selector valve.

 

Cylinder piston bearing failure?

Check piston bearing in cylinder for

 

leakage at USH packing.

 

 

 

V-belt disengaged or slips?

Engage V-belt, adjust or replace.

Does not travel in forward or reverse

Clutch slips?

Adjust clutch, replace if necessary.

Pump input shatkey or adapter key-

Replace input shatkey or adapter

 

 

way damaged?

key-way

 

Cylinder piston bearing failure?

Check piston bearing in cylinder for

 

leakage at USH packing.

 

 

Reversing lever operating resistance

Excessive hydraulic oil?

Fill to correct level.

great.

 

 

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Multiquip MVH406DSCPAS, MVH406DSZ manual Trouble shooting compactor

MVH406DSCPAS, MVH406DSZ specifications

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