PAGE 14 — MQ-MIKASA MVH-304GHB PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/25/02)
MVH-304GHB— PLATE COMPACTOR COMPONENTS
Figure 3. MVH-304GHB Reversible Plate Compactor Components
Figure 3 illustrates the location of the major components
for the MVH-304GHB Reversible Plate Compactor. The
function of each component is described below:
1
.
Hand Grip –
When operating the compactor use this hand
grip to maneuver 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 position
for stowing.
6
.
Engine –
This plate compactor uses a
HONDA
GX340K1SMX2
engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for
engine information and related topics.
7.
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.
8
.
Base Plate –
Designed to compact sand, clay, and asphalt.
9
.
Oil Tank –
Fill with proper grade of engine oil.
10
. Vibration Case –
Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
11
. Hydraulic Cylinder –
Activated by moving the travel lever.
The cylinder controls the direction of movement by the plate
compactor.
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.
