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PAGE 12 — MVC-40G PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (06/06/07)
MVC-40G — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-40G is a one direction (forward) walk behind,
plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, mixed
soils and asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting
tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high
frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include
compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as
backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation
work.
The MVC-40G is small and lightweight. It can be easily handled
by one person in confined areas. It has an accessible front-
mounted vibrator assembly. The sealed belt cover keeps dirt
and rocks away from the belt.
Vibratory Plate
The vibratory plate of the compactor produces low amplitude
high frequency vibrations, designed to compact granular soils
and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine and
handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency of 6,200 vpm
(vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the compactor is
approximately 82 ft./minute (25 meters/minute).
Engine
The MQ Mikasa MVC-40G Plate Compactor is equipped with a
air-cooled, 4-stroke ROBIN EH09-2D gasoline engine. When
adding fuel, always use unleaded gasoline.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-40G Plate Compactor identify and
understand the function of the controls and components as
indicated Figure 3.