MVH-406DSY PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/13/07) — PAGE 15
ENGINE COMPONENTS
Figure 5 illustrates the location of the major lever components of
the machine. Each component is described below:
1. Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tighten securely.
DO NOT over fill.
2. Fuel Tank – Capacity is 5.7 quarts (5.4 liters) of diesel
fuel.
3. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element.
4. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
5. Recoil Starting Handle (pull rope) – Type of engine
starting method. Alternate type would be electric start
(ignition key).
MVH-406DSY— ENGINE COMPONENTS
Figure 5. MVH-406DSY Engine Components
6. Recoil Starter– Manual-starting method. Pull the starter
grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and smoothly.
7. Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick – Remove this cap to add oil to the
engine crankcase. Read dipstick to determine if oil level is
low. DO NOT over fill.
8. Oil Drain Plug – Unscrew plug to drain oil from engine
crankcase. Dispose of oil in a safe manner.
9. Decompression Lever– Press down before starting
engine. To prevent damage to engine, DO NOT use for any
other purpose.
10. Fuel Cock– Controls the flow of diesel fuel to the carburetor.
Must be in the ON position when starting and running the
engine.