User's Manual

MVH306D/DS PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #11 (02/04/14) — PAGE 17
Checking The Fuel
1. Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.
2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish
with diesel fuel (Figure 12).
3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT
top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 12. Refueling
5. When adding hydraulic oil, only fill to the specified oil level as
marked on the front of the hydraulic oil tank (Figure 9). DO
NOT overfill
Checking the Air Cleaner
1. To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Loosen the wing nut (Figure 10), remove the air cleaner
cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner element (Figure 11) and inspect it
for signs of wear or dirt. If air cleaner element is dirty, clean
or replace element.
Figure 11. Air Cleaner Element
Figure 9. Oil Tank (Front View)
Figure 10. Air Cleaner Element
INSPECTION
CAUTION
DO NOT overfill hydraulic oil tank. This could cause oil
leaks and sluggish operation. Clean cap and surrounding
area before opening to prevent dirt from entering oil tank.
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT
smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to
refuel if the engine is
hot or running .
DANGER