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MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/25/14)— PAGE 17
INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust,
particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and
air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with
dry compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on
secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the
oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed
in Table 4. Refer to Table 2 for maximum engine oil
capacity.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Table 4. Oil Type
Season Temperature Oil Type
Summer 25°C or Higher SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C SAE 10W-30/20
Winter 0°C or Lower SAE 10W-10
FUEL CHECK
1. Visually inspect (Figure 6) to see if fuel level is low. If
fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.
Figure 6. Fuel Check
2. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
V-BELT COVER REMOVAL
To inspect the V-belt, remove the three bolts that secure
the belt cover to the frame as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. V-Belt Cover Removal
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT
smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt
to refuel the compactor if the engine is
hot! or running.
FUEL
CAP
Mikasa
VIBRATOR
REMOVE
REMOVE
V-BELT COVER
V-BELT