REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
MODEL MVH406GH
SERIES
MVH406GH - PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
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COMPACTOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MIKASA MVH406GH
REVERSIBLE PLATE
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FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS
MVH-406GH - SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
HAZARD SYMBOLS WARNING - Lethal Exhaust Gasses
CAUTION - Accidental Starting
MVH-406GH - SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
DANGER
CAUTION - Rotating Parts
Safety
MVH-406GH - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING - ReadThis Manual
Loading and Unloading
Maintenance Safety
MVH-406GH - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Transporting
Figure 2. Operation and Safety Decals
MVH-406GH - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
Table 1. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate
MVH-406GH -SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2. Engine Specifications
DIMENSIONS
MVH-406GH - DIMENSIONS
TABLE 3. DIMENSIONS
Figure 3. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor Dimensions
ReversibleVibratory Plates
MVH-406GH- FEATURES
Plate Compactor
Vibratory Plates
Figure 4. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor Components
MVH-406GH- PLATE COMPACTOR COMPONENTS
DANGER
MVH-406GH- ENGINE COMPONENTS
INITIAL SERVICING
Checking Engine Oil Level
MVH-406GH - PRE-INSPECTION
Table 4. Oil Type
Before Starting
Figure 11. Air Cleaner Element
MVH-406GH - PRE-INSPECTION
Figure 9. Oil Tank Front View Checking the Air Cleaner
Figure 10. Air Cleaner Element
Releasing the Handle
MVH-406GH - OPERATION
Figure 13. Handle Release Pin Adjusting Handle Height
Figure 14. Handle Adjustment STARTING THE ENGINE
Figure 18. Engine Choke Lever Closed
MVH-406GH - OPERATION
Figure 17. Engine Choke Lever Open
Figure 20. Engine Start Handle
Normal Shutdown
MVH-406GH-OPERATION
Figure 23. Throttle Lever Stop Figure 24. Starter Switch STOP
Figure 22. Travel Lever
HOURS OF OPERATION
MVH-406GH - MAINTENANCE
Spark Plug
MVH-406GH - MAINTENANCE
Figure 26. Spark Plug Gap Engine Oil Replacement
Engine Oil Replacement
Figure 30. V-Belt Check Replacing the V-belt
MVH-406GH-MAINTENANCE
Reinstalling the V-belt
Checking and Replacing the V-Belt and Clutch
Figure 32. Hydraulic Oil Cylinder/Hose
MVH-406GH-MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
Figure 34. Hydraulic Oil Maintenance
TABLE 8. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
MVH-406GH-TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE 8. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
MVH-406GH-TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
MVH-406GH-TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE 9. TROUBLESHOOTING COMPACTOR
SYMPTOM
QTY. Column
MVH-406GH - EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
NO. Column
PART NO. Column
Description
MVH-406GH - SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS
MVH-406GHW/ HONDA GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE
1 to 3 Units
NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
MVH-406GH - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
PART NAME
MVH-406GH - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
REMARKS
VIBRATING PLATE ASSY
MVH-406GH - VIBRATING PLATE ASSY
SHOCK ABSORBER, STOPPER
MVH-406GH - VIBRATING PLATE ASSY
PART NAME
VIBRATING PLATE ASSY
BASE AND ENGINE ASSY
MVH-406GH - BASE AND ENGINE ASSY
ENGINE ASSY., GX390U1SMX2
MVH-406GH - BASE AND ENGINE ASSY
PART NAME
BASE AND ENGINE ASSY
VIBRATOR ASSY
MVH-406GH -VIBRATOR ASSY
SOCKET HEAD BOLT 16X30T
MVH-406GH -VIBRATOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CONTROL ASSY
MVH-406GH - CONTROL ASSY
RUBBER PACKING 9D-20D-5T
MVH-406GH - CONTROL ASSY
PART NAME
CONICAL SPRING WASHER M24
MVH-406GH - CONTROL ASSY. CONTINUED
PART NAME
MVH-406GH - CONTROL ASSY. CONTINUED
OIL HOSE W/ SPRING 1/4X920
HAND PUMP ASSY
MVH-406GH - HAND PUMP ASSY
SOCKET HEAD SCREW 5X5 T
MVH-406GH - HAND PUMP ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
AIR CLEANER ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - AIR CLEANER ASSY
INCLUDES ITEMS W/ #
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - AIR CLEANER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CAMSHAFT ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
RETAINER, IN. VALVE SPRING
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CAMSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CARBURETOR ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
SPACER COMP., CARBURETOR
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CARBURETOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CONTROL ASSY
SPRING, THROTTLE RETURN
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CONTROL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
10#+
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CRANKCASE COVER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CRANKSHAFT ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
INCLUDES ITEM W/ #
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CYLINDER BARREL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
GUIDE, IN. VALVE OVERSIZE
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
FAN COVER ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
COVER CP, FAN/GX390/BLACK
SWITCH ASSY, ENGINE STOP/U
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - FAN COVER ASSY
PART NAME
FLYWHEEL ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
PART NAME
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - FLYWHEEL ASSY
FUEL TANK ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - FUELTANK ASSY
PART NAME
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - FUELTANK ASSY
REMARKS
IGNITION COIL ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - IGNITION COIL ASSY
CORD, STOP SWITCH 430MM
PART NAME
IMUFFLER ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - MUFFLER ASSY
GASKET, MUFFLER ARRESTER
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - MUFFLER ASSY
PART NAME
PROTECTOR COMP., MUFFLER
PISTON ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
REMARKS
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - PISTON ASSY
ROD, ASSY CONNECTING
PART NAME
RECOIL STARTER ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - RECOIL STARTER ASSY
RECOIL STARTER ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - RECOIL STARTER ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
LABELS ASSY
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - LABELS ASSY
MARK, OPERATOR CAUTION
GX390U1SMX2 ENGINE - LABELS ASSY
PART NAME
87516ZH7000
PAYMENT TERMS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - PARTS
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