Multiquip MVC77 - Manual (Page 13)

MVC77 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (1/14/11) — PAGE 13
Figure 1. MVC77 Series Plate Compactor Components
Figures 1 and 2 shows the location of the components and
general maintenance parts. The function of each component is
described below:
1. Water Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add water to the
water tank.
2. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel.
3. Lifting Bale – When lifting of the compactor is required
either by forklift, crane etc., tie rope or chain around this
lifting point.
4. Handle Bar – When operating the compactor use this
handle bar to manuever the compactor.
5. Gasoline Engine – This plate compactor uses a HONDA
GX160K1QX2 or ROBIN EH172YD4020 engine. Refer to
the HONDA or ROBIN owners manual for engine
information and related topics.
6. Belt Cover – Remove this cover to gain acess 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.
7. Vibrating Plate – A flat, open plate made of durable cast
iron construction used in the compacting of soil.
8. Vibration Case – Encloses the eccentric, gears and
counter weights.
9. Water Tube (Sprinkler) – Supplies water to the soil via a
splash plate.
10. Water Shut-Off Valve – Turn this valve downward to let
water flow from the water tank to the water tube.
11. Water Tank – Holds 13.7 quarts of water, removable no
tools required.
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WATER TANK
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