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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance practices are crucial to the
performance and longevity of your compactor. This
equipment requires routine cleaning, inspection and
lubrication. Refer to Table 5 and Table 6 for scheduled
engine and compactor maintenance.
The following procedures, devoted to maintenance, can
prevent serious compactor damage or malfunctioning.
NOTICE
Refer to
HATZ
engine manual supplied with your
compactor for more detailed engine maintenance and
troubleshooting.
CAUTION
ALWAYS
allow the engine to cool
before servicing.
NEVER
attempt any
maintenance work on a hot engine.
WARNING
Some maintenance procedures may
require the engine to be run. Ensure
that the maintenance area is well
ventilated. Diesel engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas that can cause unconsciousness
and may result in
DEATH.
General Cleanliness
Clean the compactor daily. Remove all dust and debris
buildup (mud, clay etc.). If the compactor is steam-cleaned,
ensure that lubrication is accomplished
AFTER
steam
cleaning.
NOTICE
Inspection and other services should always be carried
out on hard and level ground with the engine shut down.
NOTICE
The inspection intervals listed in the maintenance tables
are for operation under normal conditions. Adjust your
inspection intervals based on the number hours plate
compactor is in use, and particular working conditions.
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