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PAGE 16 — MQ-MIKASA MDR-9GH VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/17/03)
MDR-9GH — VIBRATORY ROLLER COMPONENTS
Figure 6. MDR-9GH Vibratory Roller
Components
Figure 6 illustrates the location of the major components
for the MDR-9GH Vibratory Roller. The function of each
component is described below:
1
.
Handle Bar –
When operating the roller, this handle is to
be in the downward position. When the roller is to be
stored
, move the handle bar to the upright position.
2
.
Hand Grip –
When operating the roller, use this hand grip
to maneuver the roller. Also has dead man device, when
pressed or hit while traveling in reverse, causes the travel
lever to return to neutral position to stop the machine.
3
.
Travel Lever –
Push
the lever forward, the roller will move
in a forward direction,
pull
the lever backwards, the roller
will move in backwards direction. Placing the lever in the
middle (midway) will cause the roller not to move (neutral).
4.
Vibrator Lever –
Turns the vibration on and off.
5.
Oil Cap –
Open to fill with proper grade of diesel engine
oil.
6
.
V-Belt Cover –
Remove this cover to gain access to the V-
belts.
NEVER
run the vibratory roller 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
.
Engine –
This vibratory roller uses a
HONDA
GX340KQAE2
gasoline engine. Refer to the owner’s
manual for engine information and related topics.
8.
Vibrator Lever (on the body of machine) –
Turns the
vibration on and off.
9
.
Water Tank –
Holds 6 gallons (23 liters) of water for the
sprinkler system.
10
. Shock Absorber -
11
. Scraper Bar –
This bar helps prevent buildup of material
between the drum and the frame.
12
. Vibration Rollers –
18-inch diameter steel drums that
provide the compaction force in the compaction and
patching of asphalt-type surfaces.
13.
Checking Cover for Chains –
Take off the cover to check
and lubricate chains.
14.
Water Valves–
Turn on the water sprinkling system.
15.
Hydraulic Oil Gauge –
Indicates the hydraulic oil level.