MAINTENANCE

To make sure your plate compactor is always in good working condition before using, carry out the maintenance inspection in accordance with Table 5 and Table 6.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Perform engine maintance as listed in Table 5.

Table 5. Engine Maintenance Schedule

 

 

 

First

Every 3

Every 6

Every

Every 2

Description (3)

Operation

Before

Month or

Months or

Months or

Year or

Years or

 

 

 

10 hrs

25 hrs

50 hrs

100 hrs

200 hrs

Engine Oil

CHECK

X

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Cleaner

CHECK

X

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE

 

 

X (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Nuts and

Re-tighten If

X

 

 

 

 

 

Bolts

Necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

CHECK-CLEAN

 

 

 

X

 

 

REPLACE

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling Fins

CHECK

 

 

 

X

 

 

Spark Arrester

CLEAN

 

 

 

 

X

 

Fuel Tank

CLEAN

 

 

 

 

X

 

Fuel Filter

CHECK

 

 

 

 

X

 

Idle Speed

CHECK-ADJUST

 

 

 

 

X (2)

 

Valve Clearance

CHECK-ADJUST

 

 

 

 

 

X (2)

Fuel lines

CHECK

 

Every 2 years (replace if necessary) (2)

 

1.Service more frequently when used in DUSTY areas.

2.These items should be serviced by your service dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the HONDA Shop Manual for service procedures.

3.For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.

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Multiquip MVH408GH manual Engine Maintenance, Perform engine maintance as listed in Table

MVH408GH specifications

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