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.
MAInTEnAnCE
Maintaining your compactor will insure long life to the machine
and its components.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Keep the engine's throttle lever in its SlOW position, and
remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3. Inspect the general condition of the plate compactor. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts,
cracked or broken parts, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
4. Remove all debris from the plate compactor with a soft brush,
vacuum, or compressed air. Then use a premium quality
lightweight machine oil to lubricate all moving parts.
5. 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.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
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.
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove the belt guard to access the V-belt(s). (See
Figure 7a
)
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.
3. 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.
4. Check the V-belt tension by squeezing them in the center.
The normal deflection on each side should be 3/8"(9mm) to
1/2"(13mm) with moderate pressure from your thumb or
finger. (See
Figure 7b
)
TENSIONING V-BELT(S)
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance.
Proper adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too little
belt tension will cause premature belt failure.
1. loosen 4 engine mount bolts (do not remove) only enough to
move the engine forward. (See
Figure 8a
&
Figure 8b
)
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
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