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MVH-150D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (01/16/07) — PAGE 15
MVH-150D2 — INSPECTION
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 0.84 quarts (0.80 liters).
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Before Starting:
1. Read safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2. Remove dirt and dust, particularly
in the engine cooling air inlet,
carburetor and air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust.
If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Fuel Check:
1. Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low,
replenish with clean diesel fuel.
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
Explosive Fuel
CAUTION - General Safety Precautions
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the compactor.
NEVER operate the compactor in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does not
provide ample
free flow of air
.
Engine Oil Check:
1. To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 5) and wipe clean.
Diesel is extremely flammable, and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited. DO NOT
start the engine near spilled fuel or
combustible fluids. DO NOT smoke while
refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the
compactor if the engine is
hot!
or
running
.
DANGER - Explosive Fuel