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PAGE 14 — MVC-64H/HW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/20/05)
MVC-64H/HW — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR)
Figure 3. MVC-64H/HW Plate Compactor Components
Figure 3 shows the location of the components and general
maintenance parts. The function of each component is described
below:
1
.
Water Tank Cap (for MVC-64HW only) –
Remove this
cap to add water to the water tank.
2
.
Fuel Tank Cap –
Remove this cap to add fuel.
3.
Lifting Bail –
When lifting of the compactor is required
either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain around this
lifting point.
4
.
Handle Bar –
When operating the compactor use this
handle bar to maneuver the compactor.
5
.
Gasoline Engine –
This plate compactor uses a HONDA
GX120K1SM12 HONDA engine. Refer to the HONDA
owner's manual for engine information.
6
.
Belt Cover –
Remove this cover to gain acess 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.
7
.
Vibrating Plate –
A flat, open plate made of durable cast
iron construction used in the compacting of soil.
8
.
Vibration Case –
Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
9
.
Water Shut-Off Valve (for MVC-64HW only) –
Turn this
valve downward to let water flow from the water tank to the
water tube.
10
. Water Tank (for MVC-64HW only) –
Holds 10.6 quarts
(10 liters) of water, removable no tools required.
