MVC-70H/HW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/02/05) — PAGE 13
MVC-70H/HW — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-70H/HW is a 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-70H/HW 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 5,600 vpm
(vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the compactor is
approximately 82 ft./minute (25 meters/minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-70H/HW Plate Compactor is equipped with a
Honda GX160K1QMX2 gasoline engine.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-70H/HW Plate Compactor identify and
understand the function of the controls and components as
indicated Figure 3.
