Power Craft 78520, Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Transport and storage
Can be moved using the carrying handles (10).
Please note that the compactor is very heavy.
Use correct lifting technique.
Cleaning and maintenance
Lubricate all moving parts as required. Vibrator
and clutch bearings are sealed and cannot be
lubricated.
Check before every use:
Check engine oil level and for leaks.
Check all bolts, nuts and fittings for tightness.
Check for defective parts.
Check that operating mechanisms work.
Clean underside of vibration plate (1) to prevent
build-up of deposits.
Periodical service:
Check oil level in compactor.
Check vibration-suppressing rubber shock
absorbers for wear and defects.
Problem Cause Solution
Problem starting motor. Fuel
in tank and spark at spark plug
Compression low 1. Intake and exhaust valve sticking or
incorrectly positioned
2. Piston ring and/or piston worn
3. Cylinder head or spark plug not
tightened correctly
4. Cylinder head gasket and/or spark
plug gasket defective
1. Check valves, replace if necessary
2. Replace piston ring and/or piston
3. Tighten cylinder head and spark plug
4. Replace
gaskets
No fuel in carburetor 1. No petrol in tank
2. Fuel tap not open correct
3. Fuel filter blocked
4. Air vent in tank cap blocked
5. Air in fuel supply system 1. Fill up with petrol
2. Lubricate petrol tap, replace if necessary
3. Replace fuel filter
4. Clean or replace fuel filler cap
5. Vent fuel pipe
Engine power low.
Compression normal, and
engine not missing 1. Air filter dirty
2. Carburetor
defective
3. Spark plug defective
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Check carburetor, replace if necessary
3. Replace spark plug
Engine power low.
Compression normal, and
engine missing 1. Water in fuel system
2. Spark plug dirty
3. Coil
defective
1. Drain fuel system, flush through with
petrol or fill with unleaded petrol
2. Clean or replace spark plug
3. Replace
coil
Engine overheated 1. Spark plug heat value incorrect
2. Wrong fuel used
3. Cooling fins dirty 1. Replace spark plug with one with correct
heat value
2. Drain fuel system, flush through with
petrol or fill with unleaded petrol
3. Clean cooling fins
Revs unsteady 1. Regulator adjusted incorrectly
2. Regulator
defective
3. Fuel feed system defective
1. Adjust regulator
2. Replace regulator
3. Check for leaks or blockages in fuel
system
Recoil starter not working 1. Start mechanism blocked
2. Loose
spring
1. Clean start system with soap and water
2. Replace
spring