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PAGE 14 — MVH502DSB/DSB2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/11/11)
Figure 3. MVH502DSB/DSB2 Reversible Plate Compactor Components
Figure 3 illustrates the location of the major components
for the MVH502DSB/DSB2 Reversible Plate Compactor.
The function of each component is described below:
1 . Hand Grip – When operating the compactor use this hand
grip to manuever the compactor.
2 . Forward & Reverse Lever – Push the lever forward, the
compactor will move in a forward direction, pull the lever
backwards, the compactor will move in backwards direction.
Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the
compactor not to move (neutral).
3 . 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.
4. Guard Hook Used to lift the machine with crane or other
lifting device.
5. Stopper Locks the handle in place in the upward postion
for stowing.
6 . Engine – This plate compactor uses a HATZ 1D81S diesel
engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for engine information
and related topics.
7. Battery Maintenance-free type requiring no electrode
replenishment.
8 . Starter Switch Engine starts when key is turned to the
RUN position
9. Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain access to the
V-belts. NEVER run the compactor 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.
10 . Base Plate – Designed to compact sand, clay, and asphalt.
11 . Vibration Case – Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
12 . Shock Absorber – Protects plate compactor from damage
by absorbing vibration during operation.
13. Throttle Lever – Controls the speed of the plate compactor.
Place straight vertically to start, push fully counterclockwise
for full trottle and fully clockwise to stop plate compactor.
14 . Oil Tank – Fill with proper grade of diesel engine oil.
15 . Hydraulic Cylinder – Activated by moving the travel lever.
The cylinder controls the direction of movement by the plate
compactor.
COMPONENTS