MVC80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (1/13/11) — PAGE 23
Plate Compactor Storage
For storage of the plate compactor for over 30 days, the
following is required:
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Drain the fuel tank completely or add STA-BIL to the fuel.
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Run the engine until the fuel is completely consumed.
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Completely drain the oil from the engine crankcase and
follow procedures described in the
HONDA
engine Owner's
Manual for engine storage.
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Completely drain the compactor's hydraulic oil from the
vibrating case.
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Clean entire plate compactor, especially the bottom plate
removing all dirt and foreign matter.
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Cover plate compactor and engine with plastic covering
or equivalent and store in a clean, dry place.
PREPARATION FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE