PAGE 16 — MVH306D/DS PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #11 (02/04/14)
Checking Engine Oil Level
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 6)
and wipe it clean.
3.
Insert and remove the dipstick witout screwing it into the
filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the beginning
of manual.
2.
Familiarize yourself with the operating
and control elements of the machine
and the working environment. This
includes obstacles in the working area, bearing capacity of
the ground and the necessary safety provisions.
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 fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loose threads
may cause damage to the machine when vibrating.
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Understand the geographical features and regulations ofthe
job site.
6.
Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust. Particularly,
the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet.
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 7), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.10 liters).
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Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the hydraulic oil breather cap located at the top of the
hydraulic oil tank (Figure 8).
3.
Using a 24 mm wrench, remove the hydraulic oil filler plug.
4.
Visually inspect to determine if hydraulic oil level is low. If oil
level is low add Shell Tellus 46 hydraulic oil or equavalent
through the hand pump oil filler port.
Figure 8. Hydraulic Oil Filler Plug Removal
Figure 7. Engine Oil Leve
INSPECTION
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the compactor.
CAUTION
NEVER
operate the compactor in a
confined area or enclosed area structure
that does not provide ample
free flow of
air
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CAUTION
