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Wacker Neuson WP 1550A, Operator'S Manual

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Operation

WP 1550A/AW

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4.4

To Stop

See Graphic: wc_gr000014

4.4.1

Reduce engine RPM to idle by moving throttle completely to right (d2).

4.4.2

Turn engine switch to “OFF” (e2).

4.4.3

Close fuel valve by moving lever to the left (a2).

4.5

Application

This plate is designed for compacting loose, granular soils, gravel, and
paving stones.  It is intended to be used in confined areas and areas
next to structures such as walls, curbs, and foundations. Plates
equipped with water tanks can be used for compacting asphalt. 

This plate is not recommended for compacting cohesive soils with a
heavy clay content. For cohesive soil, use a vibratory rammer or
sheepsfoot roller.

Summary of Contents for WP 1550A

Page 1: ...www wackergroup com Vibroplate WP 1550A WP 1550AW OPERATOR S MANUAL 0154582en 001 0602 0 1 5 4 5 8 2 E N ...

Page 2: ...075250 Kehl 77694 Kehl Goldscheuer Tel 0590 9321 HUNGARIA 1106 BUDAPEST Kada u 137 Tel 36 1 260 8668 IRELAND DUBLIN 13 127A BALDOYLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Tel 00353 01 8320218 ITALIA 40016 SAN GIORGIO DI PIANO Bologna Via Due Agosto 1980 Strage di Bologna 3 Tel 39 05 665 566 665 1574 00125 ACILIA Roma Viale Enrico Ortolani 262 Tel 39 06 5219246 20041 Agrate Brianza Mi Via Archimede 31 Tel 39 039 699 0...

Page 3: ... Internal Combustion Engines 6 2 4 Service Safety 7 2 5 Label Locations 8 2 6 Warning and Informational Labels 9 2 7 Operating Labels 12 3 Technical Data 14 3 1 Engine Data Honda 14 3 2 Plate Data 15 3 3 Sound and Vibration Specifications 15 3 4 Dimensions 16 4 Operation 17 4 1 Recommended Fuel 17 4 2 Before Starting 17 4 3 To Start 17 4 4 To Stop 18 4 5 Application 18 4 6 Operation 19 ...

Page 4: ...ance Schedule 20 5 2 Cleaning Plate 20 5 3 Drive Belt 21 5 4 Exciter Lubrication 22 5 5 Spark Plug 23 5 6 Engine Oil 24 5 7 Air Cleaner 25 5 8 Cleaning Sediment Cup 26 5 9 Carburetor Adjustment Honda 27 5 10 Troubleshooting 28 5 11 Storage 28 5 12 Lifting Machine 29 5 13 Transporting Machine 30 ...

Page 5: ...perating instructions carefully If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment please contact Wacker Corporation The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time of publication Wacker Corporation reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice All rights especially copying and distribution rights are reserved Co...

Page 6: ...lly hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Used without the safety alert symbol CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Note Contains additional information important to a procedure 2 1 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arresters Notice State Health Safety Codes and Public Resources Codes specify...

Page 7: ...cker Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result 2 2 4 NEVER operate the machine with the belt guard missing Exposed drive belt and pulleys create potentially dangerous hazards that can cause serious injuries 2 2 5 NEVER leave machine running unattended 2 2 6 ALWAYS be sure operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation techniques before using machine 2 2 7 ALWAYS wear...

Page 8: ...st fans or hoses is provided Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death 2 3 2 DO NOT smoke while operating machine 2 3 3 DO NOT smoke when refueling engine 2 3 4 DO NOT refuel hot or running engine 2 3 5 DO NOT refuel engine near open flame 2 3 6 DO NOT spill fuel when refueling engine 2 3 7 D...

Page 9: ... engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present A stray spark could ignite fumes 2 4 4 DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts especially in enclosed areas Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive 2 4 5 ALWAYS keep area around muffler free of debris such as leaves paper cartons etc A hot muffler could ignite them starting a fire 2 4 6 ALWAY...

Page 10: ...Safety Information WP 1550A AW wc_si000015gb fm 8 2 5 Label Locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 WARNING WARNUNG ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT 10W30 ...

Page 11: ...nal pictorial labels where needed These labels are described below Label Meaning To prevent hearing loss wear hearing protec tion when operating this machine Read the operator s manual for machine infor mation Check engine oil level Use SAE10W30 Check fuel level WARNING Hot surface Machine sound power level in dB A 9 ...

Page 12: ...operate only in well ventilated area Read the operator s manual No sparks flames or burning objects near machine Shut off engine before refueling A nameplate listing the Model Number Item Number Revision and Serial Number is attached to each unit Please record the infor mation found on this plate so it will be avail able should the nameplate become lost or damaged When ordering parts or requesting...

Page 13: ...WP 1550A AW Safety Information wc_si000015gb fm 11 This machine may be covered by one or more patents Label Meaning ...

Page 14: ...bels Wacker machines use international pictorial labels where needed These labels are described below Label Meaning Open fuel flow valve Push or turn engine switch to ON position Close choke Place throttle in the IDLE position Pull rewind starter Close fuel flow valve ...

Page 15: ...AW Safety Information wc_si000015gb fm 13 Push or turn engine switch to OFF position Open choke Place throttle in the FAST position Throttle control lever Turtle Idle or Slow Rabbit Full or Fast Label Meaning 1 ...

Page 16: ... type NGK BPR 6ES Electrode Gap mm in 0 7 0 8 0 028 0 031 Engine Speed full rpm 3600 100 Engine Speed idle rpm 1600 100 Clutch Engagement rpm 2100 Air Cleaner type Dual Element Engine Lubrication oil grade SAE 10W30 service class SG or SF Engine Oil Capacity ml oz 600 20 Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Fuel Tank Capactity l qts 3 7 3 9 Valve Clearance cold mm in Inlet 0 15 0 006 Outlet 0 20 0 ...

Page 17: ...ccording to ISO 3744 for the sound power level LWA and ISO 6081 for the sound pressure level LpA at the operator s location The weighted effective acceleration value determined according to ISO 8662 Part 1 is 6 1 m s2 The sound and vibration specifications were obtained with the unit operating on crushed gravel at nominal engine speed WP 1550A AW 0007576 0007579 Plate Operating Weight kg lbs 86 19...

Page 18: ...Technical Data WP 1550A AW wc_td000007gb fm 16 3 4 Dimensions mm in w c g r 0 0 0 0 8 1 9 6 5 3 8 6 8 6 2 7 5 0 8 2 0 ...

Page 19: ...eaner tightness of external fasteners condition of fuel lines 4 3 To Start See Graphic wc_gr000014 4 3 1 Open fuel valve by moving lever to the right a1 Note If engine is cold move choke lever to close position b1 If engine is hot set choke to open position b2 4 3 2 Turn engine switch to ON e1 4 3 3 Open throttle by moving it slightly to left d1 4 3 4 Pull starter rope c Note If the oil level in t...

Page 20: ... left a2 4 5 Application This plate is designed for compacting loose granular soils gravel and paving stones It is intended to be used in confined areas and areas next to structures such as walls curbs and foundations Plates equipped with water tanks can be used for compacting asphalt This plate is not recommended for compacting cohesive soils with a heavy clay content For cohesive soil use a vibr...

Page 21: ...oil is so dry as to create dust clouds while operating plate some moisture should be added to the ground material to improve compaction This will also reduce service to the air filter For compacting asphalt open water tank valve a1 to wet asphalt and underside of plate This will prevent asphalt material from sticking Two or three passes are usually sufficent to ensure good compaction When using pl...

Page 22: ...cylinder cooling fins for heavy dirt accumulation Keep engine cylinder fins clean to prevent engine from overheating Daily before starting After first 20 hrs Every 2 weeks or 50 hrs Every month or 100 hrs Every year or 300 hrs Check fuel level Check engine oil level Inspect fuel lines Inspect air filter Replace as needed Check and tighten external hardware Check and adjust drive belt Clean air cle...

Page 23: ... Remove outer pulley half and remove belt 5 3 2 Install new belt on pulley and secure pulley halves together with hex nuts Adjust tension on belt by adding or removing spacers c between pulley halves The fewer spacers used between pulley halves the tighter the belt will be Three spacers with new Wacker belts should provide the correct tension Belt deflection should be 6 10 mm 1 4 3 8 checked half ...

Page 24: ...k 5 4 2 Remove four screws b securing console assembly to baseplate and lift console assembly from baseplate 5 4 3 Remove end cover c from bearing exciter assembly Outer bearing race will remain with cover 5 4 4 Tip baseplate up and drain fluid from exciter assembly Dispose of used fluid in an appropriate manner Contact local recycling center 5 4 5 Add 150 ml 5 ounces of automatic transmission flu...

Page 25: ...fter stopping the engine Do not touch the muffler while it is hot Note Refer to the Technical Data for the recommended spark plug type and the electrode gap setting 5 5 1 Remove spark plug and inspect it 5 5 2 Replace plug if the insulator is cracked or chipped 5 5 3 Clean spark plug electrodes with a wire brush 5 5 4 Set the electrode gap a 5 5 5 Tighten spark plug securely CAUTION A loose spark ...

Page 26: ...interests of environmental protection place a plastic sheet and a container under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off Dispose of this liquid in accordance with environmental protection legislation 5 6 3 Install drain plug 5 6 4 Fill the engine crankcase with recommended oil up to the level of the plug opening c See Technical Data for oil quantity and type 5 6 5 Install the oil fille...

Page 27: ...ow flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner A fire or explosion could result To service 5 7 1 Remove air cleaner cover a Remove both elements and inspect them for holes or tears Replace damaged elements 5 7 2 Wash foam element b in solution of mild detergent and warm water Rinse thoroughly in clean water Allow element to dry thoroughly Soak element in clean engine oil and squeeze out exce...

Page 28: ... 26 5 8 Cleaning Sediment Cup See Graphic wc_gr000029 5 8 1 Turn fuel valve off 5 8 2 Remove sediment cup a and O ring b 5 8 3 Wash both thoroughly in a nonflammable solvent Dry and reinstall them 5 8 4 Turn fuel valve on and check for leaks ...

Page 29: ...hat produces the highest rpm 5 9 4 After the pilot screw is adjusted turn the throttle stop screw b to obtain the standard idle speed See Technical Data Note On some engines the pilot screw is fitted with a limiter cap c to prevent excessive enrichment of the air fuel mixture in order to comply with emission regulations The mixture is set at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary Do not...

Page 30: ...t plate sticking Allow soil to dry before compacting Drive belt loose or worn slipping on pulleys Adjust or replace belt Check that engine mounting bolts are tight Exciter bearings binding Check condition and level of oil in exciter Add or change oil Air filter clogged with dust reducing engine perfor mance Clean or replace air filter Engine speed too low Check engine speed with tachometer Adjust ...

Page 31: ... To reduce risk of back injury while lifting keep your feet flat on ground and shoulder width apart Keep your head up and back straight To lift machine mechanically CAUTION Before attempting to lift be sure that all lifting devices can safely handle the weight of the machine See Technical Data for the weight of the machine 5 12 5 Attach hook harness or cable to the machine as shown and lift as des...

Page 32: ...ire hazards let engine cool before transporting machine or storing indoors 5 13 1 Turn fuel valve to the off position and keep the engine level to prevent fuel from spilling 5 13 2 Tie down machine on vehicle to prevent machine from sliding or tipping over Tie machine to vehicle at points shown on graphic WARNING ...

Page 33: ... following standards und in Übereinstimmung mit folgenden Richtlinien hergestellt worden ist y ha sido fabricado en conformidad con las siguientes normas et a été produit conforme aux dispositions des directives européennes ci après 2002 CE WP1550 p65 Vibroplate Vibrationsplatte Plancha Vibradora Patin Vibrant WP 1550AW WP 1550A 0007576 0007579 4 1 kW WACKER CORPORATION William Lahner Greg Orzal C...

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Page 35: ...Correo 30 Tel 56 2 7400014 Antofagasta Orella 975 Tel 56 55 227250 Temuco Balmaceda 298 Tel 56 45 214425 AUSTRALIA CLAYTON VIC 3169 PO Box 1315 RMDC Tel 61 03 95474033 Norwood S A 5067 45 Beulah Road Tel 08 3622331 Woodridge QLD 4114 Unit 2 6 8 Pendrey Court Tel 07 32089577 Osborne Park W A 6017 Unit P 69 73 Hector Street Tel 09 4452911 Auburn N S W 2144 14 Vore Street Tel 02 7480366 JAPAN OHTA KU...

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