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OPERATION MANUAL

THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

 SERIES

MODEL MVH508GH 

REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR

(HONDA GX390UT2SCM3 GASOLINE ENGINE)

Revision #0 (01/14/21)

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Page 1: ...THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES SERIES MODEL MVH508GH REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR HONDA GX390UT2SCM3 GASOLINE ENGINE Revision 0 01 14 21 To find the latest revision of this publication or associated parts m...

Page 2: ...PAGE 2 MVH508GH PLATE COMPACTOR OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 01 14 21 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING...

Page 3: ...ion 65 Warning 2 Safety Information 4 8 Specifications 9 Dimensions 10 General Information 11 Components 12 13 Basic Engine 14 Inspection 15 16 Startup 17 18 Operation 19 20 Maintenance 21 27 Troubles...

Page 4: ...messages specifically address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which...

Page 5: ...that would constitute a hazard while the equipment is in operation NOTICE This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualified personnel 18 years of age and older Whenever necessary replac...

Page 6: ...y to people and property and serious damage to the equipment or engine MVH 306 MVH 306 WARNING DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine compartment when engine is running NEVER operate the engine w...

Page 7: ...ssibility that the battery will explode DO NOT expose the battery to open flames sparks cigarettes etc The battery contains combustible gases and liquids If these gases and liquids come into contact w...

Page 8: ...nd arrange for proper disposal of any electrical components waste or oil associated with this equipment When the life cycle of this equipment is over remove battery and bring to appropriate facility f...

Page 9: ...mm Displacement 23 74 cu in 389 cc Maximum Ouput 11 7 BHP 8 7 kW 3600 RPM Fuel Tank Capacity Approx 1 4 U S gallons 6 1 liters Fuel Type Unleaded 86 Octane or Higher Oil Capacity 1 16 qts 1 1 liters...

Page 10: ...AL REV 0 01 14 21 DIMENSIONS Table 4 Dimensions REF DES IN MM A 19 68 500 B 25 60 650 C 31 50 800 D 40 55 1030 E 53 54 1360 F 35 30 900 G 63 00 1600 Figure 1 Dimensions Working position Stored positio...

Page 11: ...ompact granular soils and asphalt The resulting vibrations cause forward motion The engine and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate FREQUENCY SPEED The compactor s vibrating plate pr...

Page 12: ...MVH508GH PLATE COMPACTOR OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 01 14 21 COMPONENTS Figure 2 Plate Compactor Components Forward Neutral Reverse 3 11 11 17 15 13 10 16 4 5 12 8 1 14 2 9 6 7 WORKING POSITION STORED PO...

Page 13: ...by forklift crane etc tie rope or chain around this lifting point 8 Vibrating Plate A flat open plate made of durable cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil 9 Extension Plate Provides a...

Page 14: ...cool down In the event of a fuel spill DO NOT attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue has been completely wiped up and the area surrounding the engine is dry 5 Recoil Starter Pull Rope Man...

Page 15: ...on the dipstick 4 If the oil level is low Figure 5 fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed in Table 5 Refer to Table 2 for maximum engine oil capacity Figure 5...

Page 16: ...CT V BELT TENSION 10 15 MM WHEN DEPRESSED AS SHOWN V BELT CLUTCH PULLEY VIBRATOR PULLEY INSPECTION VIBRATOR OIL CHECK 1 Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface Make sure the compactor...

Page 17: ...n and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood FUEL VALVE LEVER ON OFF Idle position Slightly higher position Throttle lever Handle STARTUP 3 Place the choke lever F...

Page 18: ...t run continuously for more than five seconds Move the key back to the RUN position then wait for about 10 seconds to restart While the engine is running never turn the key switch to the START positio...

Page 19: ...reasing the engine speed slowly causes the clutch to slip NOTICE Your unit may be equipped with direction control levers on both the right and left side of the handle Earlier models only have one cont...

Page 20: ...igure 23 Throttle Lever Idle 2 Place the key switch Figure 24 in the STOP position Figure 24 Key Switch STOP Position 3 Place the fuel shut off lever Figure 25 in the OFF position Figure 25 Fuel Valve...

Page 21: ...plug wire from the spark plug and secure away from the engine before performing maintenance or adjustments on the machine WARNING Some maintenance procedures may require the engine to be run Ensure th...

Page 22: ...or 10 hrs Every 3 Months or 25 hrs Every 6 Months or 50 hrs Every Year or 100 hrs Every 2 Years or 200 hrs Engine Oil CHECK X CHANGE X Air Cleaner CHECK X CHANGE X 1 All Nuts and Bolts Re tighten If...

Page 23: ...TORQUE Reference Table 8 below Tightening Torque for retight ening of nuts and bolts CYCLONE DUAL FILTER ELEMENTTYPE 1 This Honda GX390 engine is equipped with a replaceable high density paper air cle...

Page 24: ...EMENT CLEANER COVER CYCLONE CASE FOAM FILTER ELEMENT NOTICE Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and fail...

Page 25: ...ion Control Lever Forward Position 8 Pour hydraulic oil 1 1 liters to the hydraulic pump breather plug attachment hole Figure 30 9 Remove the air releasing plug of vibrator cylinder Oil will then come...

Page 26: ...any of the above wear conditions replace the V belt immediately Figure 34 V Belt Inspection NOTICE NEVER use a spark plug of incorrect heat range GAP 028 031 IN 0 7 0 8 MM GLAZED OIL SOAKED BROKEN COR...

Page 27: ...Remove the battery from the machine Figure 37 Battery Removal RED BLACK NYLON NUT M6 RUBBER PLATE STOPPER RUBBER PLATE BATTERY BOLT BATTERY HOLDER PW M6 HOLDER BATTERY BATTERY CABLE BATTERY CABLE REMO...

Page 28: ...ction Control Lever installation wrong Correct installation of lDirection Control Lever Broken or defective oil hose Replace oil hose Aeration in hydraulic oil Purge air in hydraulic oil Bleed plug Ex...

Page 29: ...k plug ON OFF switch is shorted Check switch wiring replace switch Ignition coil defective Replace ignition coil Improper spark gap points dirty Set correct spark gap and clean points Condenser insula...

Page 30: ...clogs Recoil starter malfunctions if applicable Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and dirt Clean recoil assembly with soap and water Spiral spring loose Replace spiral spring Starter malfunctions Loo...

Page 31: ...MVH508GH PLATE COMPACTOR OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 01 14 21 PAGE 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...re in effect at the time of approval for printing Illustrations descriptions references and technical data contained in this manual are for guidance only and may not be considered as binding Multiquip...

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