MVH158GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/16/17) — PAGE 15
Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls and
components of the MVH158GH Plate Compactor. The
function of each control is described below:
1.
Hydraulic Pump (Oil Reservoir)
— Regulates
hydraulic oil flow produced by the direction of the
control lever.
2.
Lifting Bale
— When lifting of the compactor is
required either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain
around this lifting point.
3.
Vibrating Plate
— A flat, open plate made of durable
cast iron construction used in the compacting of soil.
4.
Front Cover
— Open to access engine and other
components.
5.
Engine
— This plate compactor uses a Honda GX200
5.5 HP series gasoline engine. Refer to the owner’s
manual for engine information.
6.
Direction Control Lever
—
Push
the lever forward to
move compactor in a forward direction.
Pull
the lever
backwards to move compactor in backwards direction.
Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the
compactor not to move (neutral).
7.
Throttle Lever
—
Controls speed of the plate
compactor. Place straight vertically to start,
push
fully
counterclockwise for full throttle and fully clockwise to
stop plate compactor.
8.
Handle Bar
— When operating the compactor, this
handle is to be in the downward position. When the
compactor is to be
stored
, move the handle bar to
the upright position.
9.
Vibration Case Oil Filler
— Used to add oil to the
vibration case.
10.
Breather Plug
— Allow pressure to escape to the air
in the form of a gas from heat.
11.
Hand Grip
— When operating the compactor use this
hand grip to maneuver the compactor.
12.
Rubber Cover
— Lift this rubber cover to gain access
to the fuel tank.
13.
Hour/Tachometer
— Displays the cumulative time
that the machine has been in use. During operation it
displays the rpm reading.
14.
Engine ON-OFF Switch
— Used to turn the engine
on or off.
15.
Handle Bar Height Adjuster
— Adjusts the handle
bar to the desired height by loosening the wing nut and
turning the grip clockwise to raise the handle bar and
counterclockwise to lower the handle bar.
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