PAGE 14 — MVH406GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/04/14)
MVH-406GH— PLATE COMPACTOR COMPONENTS
Figure 4. MVH-406GH Reversible Plate
Compactor Components
Figure 4 illustrates the location of the major components for the
MVH-406GH Reversible Plate Compactor. The function of each
component is described below:
1
.
Hand Grip –
When operating the compactor use this hand
grip to maneuver the compactor.
2
.
Forward & Reverse Lever –
Push
the lever forward, the
compactor will move in a forward direction,
pull
the lever
backwards, the compactor will move in backwards direction.
Placing the lever in the middle (midway) will cause the
compactor not to move (neutral).
3
.
Handle Bar –
When operating the compactor, this handle
is to be in the downward position. When the compactor is
to be
stored
, move the handle bar to the upright position.
4.
Guard Hook
-
Used to lift the machine with crane or other
lifting device.
5.
Stopper
-
Locks the handle in place in the upward position
for stowing.
6
.
Engine –
This plate compactor uses a GX390U1SMX2
Honda gasoline engine. Refer to the owner’s manual for
engine information and related topics.
7
.
Belt Cover –
Remove this cover to gain access to the V-
belts.
NEVER
run the compactor without the V-belt cover. If
the V-belt cover is not installed, the possibility exist that
your hand may get caught between the V-belt and clutch,
thus causing serious injury and bodily harm.
8
.
Base Plate –
Designed to compact sand, clay, and asphalt.
9
.
Oil Reservoir –
Fill with Shell Tellus Oil 46 or equivalent
grade hydraulic oil.
10
. Vibration Case –
Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
11
. Hydraulic Cylinder –
Activated by moving the travel lever.
The cylinder controls the direction of movement by the plate
compactor.
12
. Shock Absorber –
Protects plate compactor from damage
by absorbing vibration during operation.
13.
Throttle Lever –
Controls speed of the plate compactor.
Place straight vertically to start,
push
fully counterclockwise
for full throttle and fully clockwise to stop plate compactor.
14.
Rubber Cover –
Lift this rubber cover to gain access to
the fuel tank.
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