PAGE 16 — MQ-MIKASA MVH-402DSB PLATE COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/30/05)
MVH-402DSB — PRE-INSPECTION
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the compactor.
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the beginning
of manual.
2.
Familiarize yourself with the operating
and control elements of the machine and
the working environment. This includes obstacles in the
working area, bearing capacity of the ground and the
necessary safety provisions.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If the air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loose threads
may cause damage to the machine when vibrating.
5
.
Understand the geographical features and regulations of
the job site.
6.
Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, particularly,
the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet.
Checking Engine Oil Level
1.
Make sure that the machine is situated in a flat
surface so that level measurements will be accurate.
2.
Pull out the dipstick from the oil tank (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Oil Dipstick Removal
Figure 6. Refueling
Checking The Fuel
1. Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with diesel fuel (Figure 6).
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO
NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION
DO NOT
overfill oil tank. This could cause oil
leaks and sluggish operation. Clean cap and
surrounding area before opening to prevent dirt
from entering tank.
CAUTION
N e v e r o p e r a t e t h e
compactor in a confined
area or enclosed structure
that does not provide ample
free flow of air.
3.
If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4).
Maximum oil capacity is 1.74 quarts (1.65 liters).
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DANGER
Diesel fuel is highly flammable and can be danger-
ous if mishandled.
DO NOT
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DO NOT
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running.
DANGER
Fuel spillage on a hot engine can case a fire or
explosion. If fuel spillage occurs, wipe up the spilled
fuel completely to prevent fire hazards. NEVER!
smoke around or near the compactor.
