MVH408DZ PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/28/20)— PAGE 29
MAINTENANCE
V-BELT
Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 28) and determine if it
is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing,
is peeling or otherwise damaged.
Also, examine the belt and determine if it is
oil soaked
or
"
glazed
" (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt).
Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot,
which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking.
If the V-belt exhibits any of the above wear conditions
replace the V-belt immediately.
Figure 28. V-Belt Inspection
BATTERY
The standard battery installed is a maintenance-free
battery. It is not necessary to supply battery fluid. In case
of a sudden voltage drop, the battery cannot be charged
quickly, so it has to be replaced with a new one.
Checking Battery Capacity
1. Check the battery checker on the hour tachometer
Figure 29. Battery Check
GLAZED
OIL SOAKED
BROKEN
CORD FAILURE
CRACKS
MISSING RUBBER
SIDEWALL
WEAR
WORN BACK
COVER
DIESEL
ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
Battery checker
HOUR TACHOMETER
2. When the battery charge gets low, the battery checker
lights red.
Changing the Battery
1. Unlatch the two stoppers at the top portion of the rear
cover to open the rear cover (Figure 30).
Figure 30. Opening Rear Cover
2. Loosen the two bolts on each side of the bar connecting
the battery to the side rails (Figure 31).
Figure 31. Raising The Battery
NOTICE
If an old battery is used, even when the battery checker
is not lighted (indicating low charge), the cell starter
might not operate because of low charging level. If that
happens, change the battery with the new one.
Rear cover
Stopper
SLIDE BAR UPWARD
TO ACCESS
BATTERY
LOOSEN
BOLT
(4 PLACES)
BATTERY
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