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MVC-80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — INSPECTION
Figure 3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 4), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 0.63 quarts (0.60 liters)
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2.
Clean the compactor, removing
dirt and dust, particularly the
engine cooling air inlet, carburetor
and air cleaner.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loosened
screws or bolts due to vibration, could lead to unexpected
accident.
Engine Oil Check
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 3) and wipe clean.
Fuel Check
1. Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with unleaded fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO
NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
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NOTE
The Oil Alert System will automatically
stop the engine before the engine falls
below safe limits. Always be sure to
check the engine oil level prior to
starting the engine.
Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when
the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity
to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill,
DO NOT
attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue has
been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine
is dry.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Explosive Fuel Hazard
