3
Petrol Engine
1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON / OFF lever
fully to the right.
2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke ON by
moving the choke lever fully to the left. If restarting a
warm engine, the choke is usually not required.
However, if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial
choke may be required.
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch clockwise to the “1”
position.
4. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle
lever fully to the right. Do not start the engine on full
throttle, as the compactor will vibrate as soon as the
engine starts.
5. Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand,
grasp the recoil starter handle with the other. Pull the
recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then let
starter return.
6. Taking care not to pull the starter’s cope fully out, pull
the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine fires.
8. Once the engine fires gradually, set the choke lever to
the OFF position by moving it to the right.
9.
If the engine fails to fire after several attempts, follow the
trouble-shooting guide on page 6.
10. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the
engine ON /OFF switch anticlockwise to the “0” position.
11. Turn the fuel off.
The machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous
and granular materials e.g. granular soils such as silt and
clay are best compacted using the impact force produced by
a vibrating rammer.
Where possible the site should be graded and leveled before
commencing compaction.
For more information on starting and correct operating
procedures of the motor, refer to the motor operation manual
supplied with the unit.
Increase the motor speed to the maximum setting using the
hand throttle lever, before commencing compacting.
The machine should be controlled by grasping the handle with
both hands and applying restraint to control the forward
motion.
Steer the machine by moving the handle sideways to the right
or left.
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do not slip and
loose control when starting or operating the machine.
Inspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they
do not leak.
CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Check the oil level in the motor crankcase daily.
Check the vibrator oil level weekly.
Inspect the rubber anti vibration mounts for wear or
deterioration.
Inspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they
do not leak. Clean the underside of the plate regularly to
prevent a build up of material.
Use unleaded grade petrol and ensure that the fuel is free
from contamination.
The vibratory motion provides a self propelling action. Position
the handle at the opposite end of the machine to the vibrator.
Start the motor using the recoil starter. (If the motor is fitted
with an ON/OFF switch this must first be turned to ON before
starting.) Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper
compaction. Water acts as a lubricant to help slide soil
particles together. Too little moisture means inadequate
compaction; too much moisture leaves water-filled voids that
weaken the soil’s load-bearing ability.
Compaction of dry materials will be facilitated by moistening
with a water hose fitted with a sprinkler.
Excessive watering or water content will cause the machine to
stall. The optional water tank kit is recommended when the
machine is used on bituminous surfaces as the water film
prevents a build up of material on the underside of the plate.
