Mikasa MVH-R60H User manual

Version 2.0 (August 2022)
MIKASA REVERSIBLE PLATE
COMPACTOR MVH-R60H
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MVH-R60
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REVERSIBLECOMPACTOR
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
WethankyouforselectingMikasaReversibleCompactor.
Foryoursafeandproperoperation,pleasereadthismanualand
bealwayssuretokeepitreadyforreference.
Contentsof“DeclarationofConformity”
PleaserefertheECDECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY
inthismanualaswell.

5) model
MVH-R60HA MVH-128GH
MVH-158GH
(W)
MVH-158DZ
(W)
6) Equipment
item number
452739, 452740
452742, 452743
452744, 452746
451020, 451021
451022, 451023
451024, 450125
455115, 455116
455117, 455119
455120, 455121
455127
455112, 455113
455122, 455123
455125, 455128
7) Serial number
8) power source
cont. output
<max. output>
Honda GX120
2.1kW
<2.6kW>
Honda GX160
2.9kW
<3.6kW>
Honda GX200
3.7kW
<4.1kW>
Hatz 1B20
2.8kW
<3.1kW>
9) Measured
sound power
level(dB)
104 106 105 105
10) Guaranteed
sound power
level(dB)
105 107 107 107
11) Operator's
sound pressure
level(dB)
90 92 93 96
Hand-Arm Vibration Level
Model Ahv (m/sec2)Remarks:
MVH-R60HA 6.2
MVH-128GH 3.4
MVH-158GH 2.9
MVH-158DZ 3.8
18) Place and date of the declaration
Tokyo, Japan August, 2019
Signed by:
Keiichi YOSHIDA
Director, R&D Division
Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Vibration Level is in comply with EU Directive2002/44/EC and the value is shown
as 3 axix min. vibration level.
Test course ( Crushed gravel ) is in comply with EN500-4.
The above values are subject to change in case that the machine is modified
or/and the required regulations change.
1) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
2) Manufacturer’s name and address.
Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
1-4-3, Kanda-Sarugakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0064,
JAPAN
3) Name and address of the person who keeps the
technical documentation.
Yoshiharu Nishimaki, engineer
R&D Division, Mikasa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Shiraoka-city, Saitama, Japan
4) Type: Vibratory Plates
13) Name and address of the Notified Body
Société Nationale de Certification et d’Homologation (SNCH)
11, route de Luxembourg
L-5230 Sandweiler䚷LUXEMBOURG
14) Related Directive
For serial number, please refer it on front page.
12) Conformity assessment according to Annex:
VIII (Full Quality Assurance procedure)
16) Other related Community Directives
2006/42/EC, 2005/88/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2002/88/EC(2004/26/EC)
EN500-1, EN500-4
17) EC Conformity Certificate No:
Directive 2000/14/EC and, to be followed by Directive
2005/88/EC, relating to the noise emission in the environment by
equipment for use outdoors.
15) Declaration
The equipment referred in this document, fulfills with all the
requirements of Directive 2000/14/EC
SNCH*2000/14*2005/88*0472*05

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Preface
2. Applications, Warnings, Power Transmission of Machine
3. Warning Symbols
4. Safety Precautions
5. Specifications
6. Appearance
7. Inspection Before Operation
8. Operation
9. Stopping the Machine
10. Transportation
11. Storage
12. Regular Check and Adjustment
13. Troubleshooting
4-1 General Precautions
4-2 Refueling Precautions
4-3 Location and Ventilation Precautions
4-4 Precautions Before Starting
4-5 Precautions During Work
4-6 Lifting Precautions
4-7 Transportation and Storage Precautions
4-8 Maintenance Precautions
4-9 Labeling Positions
4-10 Description of Symbols Used on Warning Labels
6-1 Outside Dimensions
6-2 Parts and Component
8-1 Starting
8-2 Operation
10-1 Loading and Unloading
10-2 Transportation Precautions
12-1 Inspection and Maintenance Schedule Table
12-2 Changing the Engine Oil
12-3 Cleaning the Air Cleaner
12-4 Checking/Changing the V-belt and Clutch
12-5 Checking/Changing the Vibrator Oil
12-6 Checking/Changing the Hydraulic Oil
13-1 Gasoline Engine
13-2 Main Body
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1. Preface
This operation manual describes the proper operation, basic inspection and maintenance
procedures of the reversible compactor. Please read this operation manual before use in order
to maximize the excellent performance of this machine and make your work more efficient and
effective.
After reading the manual, please keep it in a handy location for easy reference.
For the handling the engine, please refer to the separate engine operation manual.
For inquiries about repair parts, parts lists, service manuals, and repairs, please contact the
store where you purchased the product, our sales office, or the Mikasa Parts Service Center.
For parts lists, please visit our homepage at: http://www.mikasas.com/ where you can access
Mikasa WEB parts lists.
This machine is a compactor with back and forth motion. The strong vibration from the two-axes
pendulum structure inside the vibrator changes the machine’s motion into straight back and
forth motion. The machine compacts through this motion.
The machine has tightening and compacting effect for all ground types other than the soft soil
with high water percentage. Because the machine is capable of straight back and forth move-
ment, it works very effectively in grooved structures. Also, since the work efficiency of this
machine is high, it is suitable for compacting of a large area. The machine also works well for
flattening and leveling rough ground surface with irregularities created by the use of a powerful
tamping rammer.
The machine can be used widely for heavy compacting works such as base work as well as
finishing work for asphalt paving.
Do not use this machine on ground with a high water percentage and, in particular, do not use
on clay because the machine will not advance. Use this machine for compacting earth and
sand mixtures, soil, sand or gravel. Do not use this machine for other type of work.
The upper part of the machine consists of an engine, handle, belt cover and guard frame. The
upper part of the machine is fixed to the compacting board of the lower part via an anti-vibration
rubber. The lower part of the machine consists of a compacting board and a vibrator. Inside the
vibrator, there are two pendulums. The phase of those pendulums is changed by hydraulic
pressure.
The hydraulic cylinder for the vibrator is connected with a hydraulic hose to the hydraulic pump,
which is directly connected to the drive lever.
Power is provided by an air-cooled single-cylinder 4-cycle gasoline engine. The engine output
shaft is equipped with a centrifugal clutch. The centrifugal clutch is engaged when the engine
speed increases. A V-pulley is incorporated to the centrifugal clutch drum, and power is trans-
mitted via the V-belt to the V-pulley on the vibrator side.
The illustrations in this manual might slightly differ in part from the machine you
actually purchased due to design changes.
2. Application,Warnings,Power Transmission of Machine
Application
Warning about Incorrect Applications and Techniques
Structure
Power Transmission
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Through this process, the engine revolution is changed to the pendulum revolution suitable for
compacting.
The vibrator pulley rotates the pendulum axis of the drive side. The two pendulums inside the
vibrator are fixed to the two pendulum axes that are positioned in parallel and are connected
with the gear. The two axes rotate in opposite directions at the same speed to generate vibra-
tion.
There is a spiral groove on the inner periphery of the gear assembled on the pendulum axis to
be driven. This groove serves as a key groove to let the guide pin slide to the axis direction.
This guide pin is connecting the two pendulum axes. The phase of the two pendulums is
changed by the axial sliding of the guide pin. The change in phase causes the vibration to
change directions, thus changing the speed and travel direction of the machine.
Hydraulic pressure is used for the axial movement of the guide pin. At the end of the groove
where the guide pin is attached, a piston is installed. When the oil level rises inside the hydrau-
lic cylinder on the vibrator side and the pressure increases, the piston is pushed. Then the axis
connected to the piston is pushed, which causes the guide pin attached to the axis to move,
resulting in a change in phase.
The operator of the machine, by using the back and forth motion lever of the handle, can adjust
the oil quantity and pressure by the connected hand pump to get the travel speed suitable for
the work.
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The triangle marks( ) used in this manual and on the decals on the machine
are warning symbols. Please follow these precautions.
Warning symbols indicating personnel hazards
DANGER:
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WARNING:
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CAUTION:
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4-1. General Precautions
3. Warning Symbols
Extremely hazardous. If the warning is not followed, it is likely
to result in serious injury or death.
Hazardous. If the warning is not followed, it is likely to result in
serious injury or death.
Potential hazard. If the warning is not followed, it may result in
injury.
Precautions (without mark):
4. Safety Precautions
WARNING
䋣
DO NOT operate the machine,
- If you do not feel well due to overwork or illness.
- If you are taking any medicine.
- If you are under the influence of alcohol.
For details about the engine, refer the separate instruction manual for the engine.
Make sure you understand the structure of the machine well.
Always check the machine before your work to make sure it is in normal condition.ed.
Decals on the machine (operation method labels, warning labels, etc.) are very important for
your safety. Keep the machine clean so that the decals can be read all the time. Replace a
decal if it becomes illegible.
Before performing maintenance work, be sure to turn the engine off.
It is very dangerous if children come into close contact with the machine. Have the utmost
concern about how and where to store the machine. In particular, for an engine with a cell,
always remove the starter key and keep it in a designated place.
Before inspection and maintenance work, stop the engine, and do your work on a flat
surface area. If a cell is attached, remove the battery wiring before your work.
Mikasa does not accept any responsibility for accidents caused by remodeling or rework
done on the machine.
CAUTION
䋣
Read this manual carefully and
handle the machine as described to
ensure safe work.
For safe work, always wear protective
gear (helmets, safety shoes, ear
plugs, etc.) and work in appropriate
clothes.
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If the warning is not followed, it may
result in property damage.

4-2. Refueling Precautions
DANGER
䋣㩷
When adding fuel,
Do not fill to the rim due to potential spillage.
After adding the fuel, tightly close the tank cap
Check each part to see if it is tightened properly. Vibration causes loosening of bolts, which
results in unexpected serious malfunctions of the machine. Tighten the bolts securely.
Before starting the machine, make sure it is safe to start by checking your surroundings for
people and objects.
Always pay attention to your footing. Work in an area where you can maintain a good
balance of the machine and a safe comfortable posture.
If you notice deterioration of machine operation during your work, stop your work
immediately.
Before moving away from the machine, be sure to turn the engine off. Also when the
machine is transported, stop the engine and close the fuel cock.
For unloading using a crane, a licensed crane operator is needed. An operator should be
qualified for crane and hooking work.
Before lifting, check the machine parts (especially the hook and anti-vibration rubber) for any
damage and loosened or missing bolts.
Take the machine to a clear flat loca-
tion without any combustibles nearby.
Be careful not to spill the fuel. Wipe
well if any spill occurs.
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Make sure you work in a well ventilated location.
Make sure the engine is stopped and wait until it cools down.
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4-3. Location and Ventilation Precautions
DANGER
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4-6. Lifting Precautions
DANGER
䋣
DO NOT run the machine in an
unventilated location, such as indoors
or inside a tunnel. The exhaust gas
from the engine contains toxic gases
such as carbon monoxide and is very
hazardous.
DO NOT operate the machine near
open flames.
The engine and muffler become very
hot. Do not touch immediately after
the machine stops because they are
still very hot.
4-4. Precautions Before Starting
CAUTION
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4-5. Precautions During Work
CAUTION
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WARNING
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For safety reasons, do not lift to a height that is higher than necessary.
Stop the engine during transportation.
Transport after the engine and the machine are cooled down.
Always drain the fuel before transporting.
Securely fix the machine to prevent it from moving or falling during transportation.
Appropriate maintenance is required to ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine.
Always pay attention to the machine’ s condition and keep it in good condition. Pay special
attention to the parts used for lifting, if they are not maintained properly, it might result in a
serious accident.
Start maintenance work after the machine has cooled down completely. The muffler, in
particular, becomes very hot, and there is a danger of burn. The engine, engine oil and
vibrator also become very hot. Be careful not to get burned.
Always stop the engine before inspection and adjustment. If you are caught in a rotating
part, serious injury might occur.
After maintenance work, check the security parts to see if they are securely installed.
Special attention should be paid when checking bolts and nuts.
If disassembly is involved in maintenance, refer to the maintenance instruction manual to
make your work safe.
Never put the positive terminal and negative terminal come into contact. Sparks will be
generated, and ignition might occur.
Be careful when handling the battery fluid because it is very toxic. If the battery fluid gets on
your skin, eye, or clothes, rinse it off with plenty of water and consult with a doctor.
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4-7. Transportation and Storage Precautions
WARNING
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WARNING
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4-8. Maintenance Precautions
Stop the engine and shut the fuel
cock while lifting.
Use a sufficiently strong wire rope.
For lifting, use only one point hoisting
hook, and do not lift at any other part.
When the machine is hoisted, never
let people or animals come under-
neath.
The gas from the battery might cause
an explosion. Do not generate sparks
or bring flames near the battery.
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Lifting Precautions (Continued)
DANGER
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CAUTION
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4-9. Labeling Positions
MVH-R60
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㻥㻞㻜㻝㻙㻝㻜㻜㻜㻜
㻥㻞㻜㻞㻙㻜㻢㻜㻞㻜
㻥㻞㻜㻞㻙㻝㻠㻣㻟㻜
㻥㻞㻜㻞㻙㻝㻠㻣㻠㻜
㻥㻞㻜㻞㻙㻝㻠㻣㻡㻜
㻥㻞㻜㻞㻙㻝㻠㻣㻢㻜
㻥㻞㻜㻞㻙㻝㻜㻟㻟㻜
㻼㻸㻭㼀㻱㻘㻌㻿㻱㻾㻵㻭㻸㻌㻺㻻㻚
㻰㻱㻯㻭㻸㻘㻌㻹㻻㻰㻱㻸㻛㻹㼂㻴㻙㻾㻢㻜
㻰㻱㻯㻭㻸㻘㻱㻛㻳㻌㻾㻼㻹㻌㻟㻠㻜㻜㻙㻟㻢㻜㻜
㻰㻱㻯㻭㻸㻘㻰㻻㻌㻺㻻㼀㻌㻸㻵㻲㼀㻵㻺㻳
㻰㻱㻯㻭㻸㻘㻸㻵㻲㼀㻵㻺㻳㻌㻼㻻㻿㻵㼀㻵㻻㻺
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㻰㻱㻯㻭㻸㻘㻌㻱㻯㻌㻺㻻㻵㻿㻱㻌㻾㻱㻽㻚㻸㼃㻭㻝㻜㻡
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㻟
㻠
㻡
㻢
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㻸㼍㼎㼑㼘㻌㻺㼛㻚
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4-10. Descriptions of Symbols Used on Warning Labels
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㻰㻱㻯㻭㻸㻘㻌㻿㻱㼀㻌㻛㻹㼂㻴㻘㻌㻹㻾㻴㻌㻛㻱㼄㻼㻘㻌㻱㼁
Do not use.
(For rollers)
NPA-1473
Do not use.
(For rollers)
NPA-1475 NPA-1474
NPA-1476
Decal for new European machine directives
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Fire hazard
Stop the engine when refueling. Fire may occur if a flame is near the tank fuel port.
Danger: poisonous exhaust gas
Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur if the exhaust gas is inhaled. Do not operate the
machine in a poorly ventilated area.
Lifting position.
For lifting, use only one point hoisting hook,and do not lift at any other part.
Do not lift the machine at this point.
Lifting by the handle is prohibited.
Danger of hearing damage caused by noise
Always use ear plugs while operating the machine.
Be careful not to get burned.
Accidental burn may occur if you touch the hot parts (engine, muffler, etc.) during operation
or immediately after the machine stops.
Be careful not to be caught in rotating parts.
Make sure the engine is stopped when removing the belt cover during a belt change.
Read the manual carefully.
Always read the operation manual and have good understanding of operation before your
work.
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Caution Decals on Engine
Read operation manual
For safe operation, always read the operation manual before use.
Danger: poisonous exhaust gas
Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur if the exhaust gas is inhaled. Do not operate the
machine in a poorly ventilated area.
Fire hazard
Stop the engine when refueling. Fire may occur if a flame is near the tank fuel port.
Hot muffler
Do not touch the muffler and its surrounding area.
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5. Specifications
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㻰㼕㼙㼑㼚㼟㼕㼛㼚㼟㻔㼙㼙㻕
㻻㼢㼑㼞㼍㼘㼘㻌㻸㼑㼚㼓㼠㼔
㻻㼢㼑㼞㼍㼘㼘㻌㼃㼕㼐㼠㼔
㻻㼢㼑㼞㼍㼘㼘㻌㻴㼑㼕㼓㼔㼠
㻼㼘㼍㼠㼑㻌㻿㼕㼦㼑
㻔㼃㻌㼤㻌㻸㻕
㼂㻙㻮㼑㼘㼠㻌㻿㼕㼦㼑
㻸㼡㼎㼞㼕㼏㼍㼠㼕㼛㼚㻌㻻㼕㼘
㼕㼚㻌㼢㼕㼎㼞㼍㼠㼕㼛㼚㻌㼏㼍㼟㼑
㻔㼏㼏㻕
㼃㼑㼕㼓㼔㼠
㻻㼜㼑㼞㼍㼠㼕㼚㼓
㼃㼑㼕㼓㼔㼠
㻔㼗㼓㻕
㻼㼑㼞㼒㼛㼞㼙㼍㼚㼏㼑
㻹㼍㼤㻘㻌㼀㼞㼍㼢㼑㼘㼘㼕㼚㼓
㻿㼜㼑㼑㼐
㼂㼕㼎㼞㼍㼠㼕㼚㼓
㻲㼞㼑㼝㼡㼑㼚㼏㼥
㻯㼑㼚㼠㼞㼕㼒㼡㼓㼍㼘
㻲㼛㼞㼏㼑
㻼㼛㼣㼑㼞㻌㻿㼛㼡㼞㼏㼑
㻹㼍㼚㼡㼒㼍㼏㼠㼡㼞㼑㼞
㻹㼛㼐㼑㼘
㻹㼍㼤㻚㻻㼡㼠㼜㼡㼠
㻲㼡㼑㼘㻌㼀㼍㼚㼗
㻯㼍㼜㼍㼏㼕㼠㼥
㻿㼑㼠㻌㻾㻚㻼㻚㻹
㻢㻤
㻴㼛㼚㼐㼍
㻳㼄㻝㻞㻜
㻔㼜㼑㼠㼞㼛㼘㻕
㻞㻚㻢㼗㼃㻔㻟㻚㻡㻼㻿㻕
㻛㻟㻢㻜㻜㼙㼕㼚㻙㻝
㻞㻚㻜㻸
㻹㼂㻴㻙㻾㻢㻜
㻤㻤㻢
㻟㻡㻜
㻤㻤㻜
㻟㻡㻜㻌㼤㻌㻠㻤㻜
㻾㻼㻲㻙㻟㻟㻞㻜
㻞㻜㻜
㻜㻙㻞㻡㼙㻛㼙㼕㼚
㻝㻜㻜㻴㼦
㻔㻢㻜㻜㻜㼢㻚㼜㻚㼙㻕
㻝㻡㼗㻺
㻔㻝㻡㻟㻜㼗㼓㼒㻕
㻟㻢㻜㻜㼙㼕㼚
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6-1. Outside Dimension 㻔㼙㼙㻕
6. Appearance
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ENGINE
GUARD FRAME
HANDLE
(WORKING
POSITION)
HANDLE
(STORING
POSITION)
LIFTING FOOK
THROTTLE LEVER
TRAVEL LEVER BREATHER CAP
HAND PUMP
( )
Hydraulic oil :
Shell Terrace Oil #46 or equivalent
FORWARD
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
BELT COVER
STARTING KNOB
VIBRATION CASE
HANDLE GRIP
HANDLE LOCK
OIL GAUGE FOR VIBRATION CASE
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Lubrication oil :SAE 10W-30
6-2. Parts and Component
THROTTLE LEVER
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TACHO/HOUR
METER

7. Inspection Before Operation
Clean each part of the machine well to maintain
dirt and dust-free condition. Pay special attention
to the soil attached to the bottom of the compact-
ing board, engine cooling air inlet, and the carbu-
retor and air cleaner area to keep those parts clean.
Check each part for any looseness of bolts. Vibra-
tion causes bolts to loosen, which might result in
unexpected accident or malfunction.
Inspect the guard hook, belt cover and anti-vibra-
tion rubber to check the function of speed
adjustment wire and speed adjusting lever.
Check for oil leakage from the hydraulic pump and
hoses.
Check the V-belt tension. (See p.19.) The belt
should have about 10–15mm of flexibility when
pushed strongly with a finger at the mid-point
between the axes. If the V-belt is loosened, power
is not transmitted well, which reduces compacting
force and shortens the life of the V-belt.
Set the engine on a level surface to check the oil
level. If the oil level is low, add oil. Use the follow-
ing engine oil.(Fig. 1)
Set the machine on a level surface, then remove
the oil gauge of the vibrator. Check the oil gauge
to see if the oil is at the specified level. Use engine
oil SAE10W-30 as lubrication oil.
Recommended oil quantity for MVH-R60 is 200cc.
(Fig.2)
Refueling
-Do not expose to open flames while refueling.
-Do not fill to the rim because the fuel might spill.
-Wipe off well if a spill occurs.
Use clean automotive gasoline or automotive light
oil appropriate for the engine. Let the fuel run
hrough a filter when refueling.
Quality:
Grade SE or above
Viscosity:
SAE No. 30 at 20°C and above(summer)
SAE10W-30
Gasoline engine oil,
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Upper Level
Lower Level
(refil needed) Oil Gauge
fig.1
(IIHFWLYH
㻹㼑㼍㼟㼡㼞㼑㻌㼛㼕㼘㻌㼢㼛㼘㼡㼙㼑㻌
㻺㼛㼠㻌㼚㼑㼏㼑㼟㼟㼍㼞㼥㻌㼠㼛㻌㼟㼏㼞㼑㼣㻌
fig.2
DANGER
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OPERATIONAL CAUTION
Check engine oil and fuel level.
If not enough, add to proper level.
To START engine:
1.Warm up engine at low speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
2.Operate machine always at full speed to avoid
incorrect clutch engagement.
3.Use travel lever for forward and reverse motion.
Do not push or pull lever strongly.
To STOP engine:
Move stop switch to "OFF' position.
To LIFT machine by using lifting hook in center
To STORE machine covered with plastic sheet in a moisture.
Do not move travel lever
if engine stops
Prior to OPERATION:

Set the fuel cock lever to the “Out” position to
let the fuel flow. (Fig. 3)
In cold weather or when the engine does not
start easily, set the choke lever to the “Start”
position. This is not necessary when the engine
is already warmed up. (Fig. 4)
Slightly move the throttle lever at the handle to
high. (Fig. 5)
When the engine is stopped, the hour tachome-
ter is always showing "Cumulative time".(Fig.6)
1.
2.
3.
4.
8. Operation
8-1. Starting
㻯㼔㼛㼗㼑㻌㻔㻴㻻㻺㻰㻭㻕
fig.4
㻿㼠㼍㼞㼠
㻯㼔㼛㼗㼑㻌㻸㼑㼢㼑㼞
㻲㼡㼑㼘㻌㻯㼛㼏㼗㻌㻔㻴㻻㻺㻰㻭㻕
fig.3
㻲㼡㼑㼘㻌㻯㼛㼏㼗㻌㻸㼑㼢㼑㼞
㻲㻸㻻㼃
13
fig.5
㼀㼔㼞㼛㼠㼠㼘㼑㻌㻸㼑㼢㼑㼞
ENGINE TACH HOUR
&
METER
HRS
TP-22
fig.6

Turn the engine switch to “ON (operation)”.
(Fig.7)
Hold the recoil starter grip, and pull it a little.
You will feel a slight resistance. Then, pull it
hard to run the engine. Be careful not to pull
too hard, or the rope might break or come off.
Allow the starter rope to slowly move back into
the case while keeping the grip grabbed.
(Fig. 8)
After the engine has started, while you hear
some explosion loud noise, gradually move
back the choke lever until it is wide open.
(Fig. 9)
-When the choke lever is set to “Start”,
gradually move it back toward the “Opera-
tion” direction while making sure the engi-
nerevolution stabilizes.
After the engine has started, warm up the
engine at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes. This is
especially important in cold weather. While
warming up, check for any abnormalities such
as gas leakage.
-After the engine has started, return the
speed adjustment lever to the low speed
position. If it is left “half open”, the centrif-
ugal clutch remains slipping. It might
cause the centrifugal clutch to fail, and
abnormal vibration of the machine might
result and create very dangerous situation.
㻯㼔㼛㼗㼑
fig.9
㻻㼜㼑㼞㼍㼠㼕㼛㼚
㻔㻻㼜㼑㼚㻕
㻯㼔㼛㼗㼑㻌㻸㼑㼢㼑㼞
5.
6.
7.
8.
㻿㼠㼍㼞㼠㼑㼞㻌㻳㼞㼕㼜
fig.8
㻿㼠㼍㼞㼠㼑㼞㻌㻳㼞㼕㼜
14
fig.7
䇾㻻㻺䇿
㻱㼚㼓㼕㼚㼑㻌㻿㼣㼕㼠㼏㼔

“Rotation number” is displayed during opera-
tion.(Fig.10)
9.
15
Rotation numberCumulative time
ENGINE TACH HOUR
&
METER
HRS
TP-22
ENGINE TACH HOUR
&
METER
RPM
TP-22
fig.10

While the machine is in operation, make
sure there is no object or structure that
might cause injury or machine damage in
the direction that the machine is moving.
If the throttle lever is opened suddenly, the
machine starts to operate. At an engine revolu-
tion of around 2000 rpm, the clutch engages,
but if the engine revolution is increased gradu-
ally, slipping of the clutch occurs (half-clutch-
ing), which results in wear and malfunction of
the clutch. So, the operation of the speed
adjustment level should be done quickly and
suddenly without a hesitation.
Use the back and forth travel lever to make the
machine move backward and forward. When
the lever is pushed forward, the machine
moves forward, when pulled backward, the
machine moves backward. At neutral, the
machine vibrates staying at the same location.
(Fig. 11)
When this machine is used on ground that
contains clay, the ground surface tends to stick
to the compacting board, and the machine
travel speed becomes slower. In this case,
check the bottom of the compacting board to
see if there is any clay adhered to the board.
This machine cannot perform well on clay and
other type of ground with a high water percent-
age. Drying the ground is recommended to
make the ground water percentage appropriate
for the machine to get good compacting perfor-
mance.
-
1.
2.
3.
fig.11
㼀㼞㼍㼢㼑㼘㻌㻸㼑㼢㼑㼞
㻾㼑㼢㼑㼞㼟㼑
㻺㼑㼡㼠㼞㼍㼘
㻲㼛㼞㼣㼍㼞㼐
CAUTION
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8-2. Operation
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