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PAGE 12 — MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/01/05)
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MVC-90L PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-90L is a walk behind, plate compactor
designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt.
This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of
applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency
vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include compacting
for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for
gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work.
The MVC-90L has a heavy-duty steel base plate with closed
design. It is ribbed for extra strength. The tubular steel roll bar
cage protects engine components and provides a lifting point.
The MVC-90L also has a reversible, shock-mounted handle.
Vibratory Plate
The vibratory plate of the compactor produce low amplitude
high frequency vibrations, designed to compact granular soils
and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine and
handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
The double-V belt drive assures less downtine and superior
drive characteristics. Unit can still operate if one belt breaks.
Water Tank
The compactor has a built-in water tank which helps provent
damage and adds to long life. Brass water valve eliminates rust
and corrosion problems.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between
5,800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel
speed of the compactor is approximately 82 ft./minute (25 meters/
minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-90L Plate Compactor is equipped with a Robin
EH172YD4230 gasoline engine. The engine drives an eccentric
weight at a high speed to develop a compaction force.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-90L Plate Compactor identify and
understand the function of the controls and components.