PAGE 22 — MVH-200GH PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/22/06)
Hydraulic Oil
1. Check hydraulic oil in every 100 hours of operation. With
handle bar positioned vertically (storage position), remove
oil level check plug (Figure 23) from the top of hydraulic
pump and check for proper oil level.
2. Replace hydraulic oil after first 200 hours and in every 1,000
hours of operation.
Figure 23. Oil Level Check Plug
MVH-200GH — MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Replacement:
1. Replace engine oil, first in 25 hours of operation and every
50 to 100 hours afterwards.
2. Drain the engine oil when the oil is
warm
as shown in
Figure 22.
3. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the
oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed in
Table 3. Engine oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters).
DO NOT overfill.
5. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten securely.
Air Filter:
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element as
shown in Figure 23.
2. Tap the paper filter element (Figure 23) several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding
30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2
)] through the filter element from the
air cleaner case side.
Figure 23. Engine Air Filter
Figure 22. Engine Oil (Draining)
Spark Plug:
1. Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 21).
2. Adjust the spark gap to 0.028 ~0.031 inch (0.6~0.7 mm). This
unit has electronic ignition, which requires no adjustments.
Figure 21. Spark Plug Gap
NEVER brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers and
cause poor performance in your air filter. Replace the paper filter
element if it is excessively dirty.
3. Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or nonflammable
solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean
engine oil and completely squeeze out the excess oil from the
element before installing.
CAUTION - Cleaning the Engine Air Filter