Multiquip ONE-WAY PLATE COMPACTOR manual Components, Water Tank

COMPONENTS

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WATER TANK

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Figure 1. MVC77 Series Plate Compactor Components

Figures 1 and 2 shows the location of the components and general maintenance parts. The function of each component is described below:

1.	Water Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add water to the
	water tank.
2.	FuelTank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel.

3.Lifting Bale – When lifting of the compactor is required either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain around this lifting point.

4. Handle Bar – When operating the compactor use this handle bar to manuever the compactor.

5. Gasoline Engine – This plate compactor uses a HONDA GX160K1QX2 or ROBIN EH172YD4020 engine. Refer to the HONDA or ROBIN owners manual for engine information and related topics.

6.	Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess to the V-
	belts.NEVER run the compactor without the V-belt cover.If
	the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that
	your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch,
	thus causing serious injury and bodily harm.
7.	Vibrating Plate – A flat, open plate made of durable cast
	iron construction used in the compacting of soil.

8. Vibration Case – Encloses the eccentric, gears and counter weights.

9. Water Tube (Sprinkler) – Supplies water to the soil via a splash plate.

10. Water Shut-Off Valve – Turn this valve downward to let water flow from the water tank to the water tube.

11. Water Tank – Holds 13.7 quarts of water, removable no tools required.

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