Stark 61021, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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PLATE COMPACTOR
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On new machines or after installing
a new belt, check belt tension after
first 20 hours of operation. Check
and adjust belt every 50 hours
thereafter.
Checking V-Belt(s)
To ensure optimum power transmission from
the engine to the eccentric shaft, the V-belt(s)
must be in good condition and operate under
proper tension.
Maintaining your compactor will insure long
life to the machine and its components.
Preventive Maintenance
Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
Keep the engine’s throttle lever in its
SLOW position, and remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secure.
Inspect the general condition of the
plate compactor. Check for loose screws,
m i s a l i g n m e n t o r b i n d i n g o f m o v i n g
parts, cracked or broken parts, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
R e m o v e a l l d e b r i s f r o m t h e p l a t e
compactor with a soft brush, vacuum,
or compressed air. Then use a premium
quality lightweight machine oil to lubricate
all moving parts.
Clean the bottom of the compactor base
as soon as it begins to pick up soil being
compacted. The unit can not do a good
job if the bottom surface is not smooth
and clean.
Replace spark plug wire.
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Never use a “pressure washer” to
clean your plate compactor. Water
can penetrate tight areas of the
unit and cause damage to spindles,
pulleys, bearings, or the engine.
The use of pressure washers will
result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
Tensioning V-Belt(s)
P r o p e r b e l t t e n s i o n i s c r i t i c a l t o g o o d
performance.
Proper adjustment will assure long belt life.
Too much or too little belt tension will cause
premature belt failure.
Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
Remove the belt guard to access the
V-belt(s).
Check the condition of the V-belt(s). If
any V-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed, it
should be replaced as soon as convenient.
Check the V-belt tension by squeezing
them in the center. The normal deflection
on each side should be 9mm (3/8” to
13mm (1/2” with moderate pressure from
your thumb or finger.
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Loosen the jam nuts B, leaving enough
space between the nut and bracket.
Loose 4 engine mount bolts (do not
remove) only enough to move the engine
forward.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE