
PAGE 4 — MVH308GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 11/17/17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MVH308GH Reversible
Plate Compactor
Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2
Table Of Contents .................................................... 4
Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 5
Safety Information .............................................. 6-10
Specifications ........................................................ 11
Dimensions ............................................................ 12
General Information ............................................... 13
Components ..................................................... 14-15
Basic Engine .......................................................... 16
Inspection ......................................................... 17-18
Startup .............................................................. 19-20
Operation .......................................................... 21-22
Maintenance ..................................................... 23-29
Troubleshooting (Compactor) ................................ 30
Troubleshooting (Engine) .................................. 31-32
Explanation Of Code In Remarks Column............. 34
Suggested Spare Parts ......................................... 35
Compactor Component Drawings
Nameplate And Decals Assembly. .................... 36-37
Vibrating Plate Assembly .................................. 38-39
Vibrator Assembly ............................................ 40-41
Base And Engine Assembly. ............................. 42-45
Electrical Device Assembly .............................. 46-47
Control Assembly ............................................. 48-51
Honda GX270UT2SMXC/
GX270UT2SCM Engines
Cylinder Head Assembly. .................................. 52-53
Cylinder Barrel Assembly. ................................. 54-55
Crankcase Cover Assembly. ............................. 56-57
Crankshaft Assembly. ....................................... 58-59
Piston Assembly ............................................... 60-61
Camshaft Assembly. ......................................... 62-63
Recoil Starter Assembly ................................... 64-65
Fan Cover Assembly. ........................................ 66-67
Carburetor Assembly. ....................................... 68-69
Air Cleaner Assembly (GX270UT2SMXC) ....... 70-71
Air Cleaner Assembly (GX270UT2SCM) .......... 72-73
Muffler Assembly .............................................. 74-75
Fuel Tank Assembly .......................................... 76-77
Flywheel Assembly ........................................... 78-79
Ignition Coil Assembly. ...................................... 80-81
Control Assembly. ............................................. 82-83
Engine Decal Assembly .................................... 84-85
Terms And Conditions Of Sale — Parts ................ 86
NOTICE
Specifications and part numbers are subject to change
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