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MVH408GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/25/14)— PAGE 27
HYDRAULIC OIL
1.  With the handle in vertical position, remove the plug 
cap from the hydraulic pump (Figure 29).
Figure 29. Removing Plug/Breather Cap
2.  Remove the breather plug with a 24 mm wrench at the 
top of the hydraulic hydraulic pump.
3.  Remove the hydraulic hose connected to the cylinder 
on the vibrator side (Figure 30).
Figure 30. Removing Hydraulic Hose
4.  Set the run lever to reverse.
5.  Drain the hydraulic oil from the pump.
6.  After the oil is drained, attach the hydraulic hose again 
to the cylinder on the vibrator side.
Breather
plug
Plug cap
OIL LEVEL
Hydraulic
pump
Air releasing plug
Cylinder
Hydraulic hose
MAINTENANCE
7.  With the direction control lever at the forward-most 
position, secure the guard frame with a rope to 
immobilize (Figure 31).
Figure 31. Direction Control Lever 
 (Forward Position)
8.  Pour hydraulic oil (550 cc) to the hydraulic pump 
breather plug attachment hole (Figure 29).
9.  Remove the air releasing plug of vibrator cylinder. Oil 
will then come out from the air releasing plug. After air 
bubbles stop coming out, reattach the plug. Tighten 
securely (Figure 30).
10.  Release the direction control lever and move the lever 
forward and reverse several times (until no air bubbles 
are seen). Keep the lever at the forward position for 
10 seconds every time. (Because the check valve is 
opened at the maximum forward position and air bubble 
will come out from the oil tank of the hydraulic pump).
11.  In case the air bleeding is insufficient, repeat steps 9 
and 10.
12.  Attach the hydraulic pump breather plug and put on 
the plug cap. After making sure the hydraulic oil in the 
pump is at OIL LEVEL, attach the breather plug.
Direction 
 control lever
Guard frame
Forward-most position
 CAUTION
DO NOT exceed OIL LEVEL of hydraulic oil. If the level 
is higher, oil will burst out from the breather plug.










