PAGE 24 — MVH306GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (01/31/14)
Troubleshooting
See Tables 8 (engine) and 9 (plate compactor) on proceeding
pages for engine and plate compactor troubleshooting guide.
LONG TERM STORAGE
When storing your compactor for long periods do the following:
Run the engine at idle speed for 3-5 minutes.
Stop the engine. Drain the engine crankcase oil while the
engine is still warm. Fill engine crankcase with fresh oil.
Wipe any oil or dirt that may have accumulated on the
compactor.
Store compactor in a cool dry place out of reach of children
and unauthorized personnel.
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3. Loosen bleeder plug located at top of hydraulic cylinder on
side of vibrator (Figure 35). Air remaining in the circuit will
be forced out of the bleeder plug. Once all air has been
purged from the hydraulic system, tighten bleeder plug
securely
4. Re-insert oil plug into hydraulic oil tank and tighten securely.
Re-install breather cap.
Figure 35. Bleeder Plug
2. Push the travel lever back and forth to drain the hydraulic oil
from the hand pump (hydraulic oil reservoir).
3. After draining hydraulic oil, reconnect hydraulic oil hose to
cylinder.
4. Place handle in upright position. Pull travel lever all the way
back (reverse), and using a rope, secure travel lever to hand
grip.
Figure 32. Hydraulic Oil Cylinder
Figure 33. Hydraulic Oil Tank
Adding Hydraulic Oil
1. Remove the breather cap and oil plug (Figure 33) from the
hydraulic oil tank using a 24mm hex socket.
2. Using a funnel, add
Shell Tellus Oil #46
or equivalent to the
hydraulic oil tank through the oil filler port (Figure 34). Oil
tank capacity is 50.7 fl. oz (1500 cc)
Figure 34. Hydraulic Oil Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Make sure hydraulic oil is at a normal safe operating level.
DO NOT
over fill. Over filling (excessive oil) will cause
excess oil to blow out of breather plug.
CAUTION
