MVH306D/DS PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #11 (02/04/14) — PAGE 25
Figure 34. Battery Removal
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (Option)
1.
Take off the battery cover by removing the M6 nuts (Figure 32).
2.
When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally
negative) first (Figure 34).
3.
When installing cable connect the ground side (normally
negative) last.
Troubleshooting
See Tables 8 (engine) and 9 (plate compactor) on proceeding
pages for engine and plate compactor troubleshooting guide.
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
1.
Clean the fuel filter (Figure 35) every 3 months or 200 hours.
2.
Replace fuel filter every 6 months or 400 hours.
3.
To clean the fuel filter, loosen the nuts of the fuel cock and pull-
out the filter from the F.O. tank filler port. Wash the filter throughly
with diesel fuel oil.
4.
Re-install fuel filter and connect all associated hardware.
Figure 35. Fuel Filter
LONG TERM STORAGE
When storing your compactor for long periods do the following:
Run the engine at idle spped for 3-5 minutes.
Stop the engine. Drain the engine crankcase oil while the
engine is still warm. Fill Engine crankcase with fresh oil.
Remove the rubber plug (Figure 36) on the rocker arm cover
and add about 2 cc of lube oil. Reinstall rubber plug.
For recoil type compactors, push the decompression down
(non-decompression position) and hold it while you pull the
recoil starter grip(Figure 37) rope 2 or 3 times.
DO NOT
start
the engine.
Figure 36. Decompression Lever
For electric start type compactors, turn the engine for 2 or 3
seconds with the decompression lever set in the non-
decompression position, and the starter key at the
START
position.
DO NOT
start the engine.
Pull the decompression lever up. Pull the recoil starter grip
slowly.
STOP
when it feels tight. This closes the intake and
exhaust valves (compression position) , and helps prevents
ruts from forming.
Wipe any oil or dirt that may have accumulated on the
compactor.
Store compactor in a cool dry place out of the reach of
children or unauthorized personnel.
Figure 37. Recoil Starter Grip
Battery fluid will be lost through continuous charging and
discharging.
Discontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature exceeds
117
°°°°°
F (45
°°°°°
C)
MAINTENANCE
During summer much more battery fluid is lost than in winter.
Before starting, check battery electrolyte levels and replenish
with distilled water to the upper mark on the battery.
NOTICE
