MVC-77 SERIES PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/07/04) — PAGE 13
MVC-77 SERIES — COMPONENTS (PLATE COMPACTOR)
Figure 1. MVC-77 Series Plate Compactor Components
Figures 1 and 2 shows the location of the components and
general maintenance parts. The function of each component is
described below:
1
.
Water Tank Cap –
Remove this cap to add water to the
water tank.
2
.
Fuel Tank Cap –
Remove this cap to add fuel.
3.
Lifting Bale –
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 manuever the compactor.
5
.
Gasoline Engine –
This plate compactor uses a HONDA
GX160K1QX2 or ROBIN EH172YD4020 engine. Refer to
the HONDA or ROBIN owners manual for engine
information and related topics.
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 Tube (Sprinkler) –
Supplies water to the soil via a
splash plate.
10
. Water Shut-Off Valve –
Turn this valve downward to let
water flow from the water tank to the water tube.
11
. Water Tank –
Holds 13.7 quarts of water, removable no
tools required.
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4
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WATER TANK
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