Fairport FP300, Operator'S, Spare Parts & Service Manual, Page: 5 / 19

3. USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
When the machine is delivered from Fairport it will have no oil in the engine. Please
refer to the Engine Manufacturers Manual issued with the machine for instructions on
filling the engine with the correct type and quantity of oil.
When the machine is delivered from Fairport
there is oil in the vibrator unit . Refer
to Section 4 for advise on checking the oil level and topping up as required.
4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
(See Also The Engine Manufacturers Manual issued with the machine)
Daily:
Check engine oil level twice daily.
Check tightness of all fastenings after first days use, thereafter check
monthly.
Check belt tension after first days use, thereafter check monthly.
Clean air filter daily if working in dusty conditions.
Clean base plate throroughly if compacting black-top or lean concrete.
Weekly:
Clean air filter (see “daily”).
Check Vibrator Oil level.
Monthly:
Check tightness of fastenings.
Check condition and tightness of anti-vibration mounts. Poor condition
of vibration mountings can lead to a deterioration of the product
vibration levels.
Check belt tension.
Vibrator Unit
Remove the Oil Level Plug to check the oil level. The level should be at the bottom of
the thread in the vibrator end face. To top up, remove the filler plug and fill with Total
PRESLIA 32 or equivalent.
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FILLER PLUG
OIL LEVEL PLUG
OIL
LEVEL