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Plate Compactors

Operator’s Manual

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

 

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

MODEL NUMBER 

   

YC1160

   

YC1390 

 
SERIAL NUMBER 

PURCHASE DATE

Both model number and serial 
number may be found on the 
main label (see 

Page 2, Figure 1a 

& Figure 1b

). You should record 

both of them in a safe place for 
future use.

Tame the Great Outdoors 

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Summary of Contents for YC1160

Page 1: ...ND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE MODEL NUMBER YC1160 YC1390 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label see Page 2 Figure 1a...

Page 2: ...d that land ownership definitely has its privileges but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility When duty calls and you need to respond will you have what it takes to tame the great outdoors...

Page 3: ...ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS Record the model and serial number as well as...

Page 4: ...1160 YC1390 Engine YARDMAX Briggs Stratton Displacement 196 cc 208cc Start Type Recoil Recoil Compaction Force 2500 lbs 3000 lbs Blows per Minute 5500 5500 Plate Depth 14 5 16 5 Plate Width 21 21 Trav...

Page 5: ...al injuries and or property damage If the unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser or loaned rented or sold always provide this manual and any needed safety training before operatio...

Page 6: ...allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot Do not operate the machine with known leaks in th...

Page 7: ...handle and your feet are clear of the compactor base your hands fingers and feet can not be injured by the compactor base Always operate the machine from behind Never pass or stand in front of the ma...

Page 8: ...d Optional sold separately 5 Clamp Plate Optional sold separately 6 Operator s Manual Engine Manual 7 Tank Cap YC1390 Only 8 Tools for Spark Plug Assembly OPTIONAL SOLD SEPARATELY HARDWARE KIT OPTIONA...

Page 9: ...3a 2 Mount the handle as shown Slide the handle ends into the engine deck slots See Figure 2b Secure with the flat washers nuts and bolts found in packet 1 of the hardware kit 3 Unwrap the throttle c...

Page 10: ...nd cracking of the stones while using the unit and also will help reduce operating noise Attach the Paving Pad onto the Base Plate as shown Align the holes in the Base Plate Paving Pad and Clamp Plate...

Page 11: ...Drain Hose Exciter Throttle Control Lever Air Cleaner Lower Handle Fuel Tank Base Plate Muffler Belt Guard Recoil Starter Handle Engine ON OFF Switch Choke Control Fuel Shut Off Valve 10 Plate Compac...

Page 12: ...quipped to drain oilintoappropriatereceptacle SeeFigure6 EXCITER An eccentric weight mounted on the exciter shaft contained within exciter housing is driven at high speed by a clutch and belt drive sy...

Page 13: ...er than vibrate and could damage both plate and engine 5 Pull the recoil starter until engine compression has become difficult to pull Let the recoil return to the home position then pull quickly to s...

Page 14: ...ulleys 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 co...

Page 15: ...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 7...

Page 16: ...operation 1 Let exciter cool before changing exciter oil 2 Remove the belt guard and V belt s 3 Removetheboltsthatholdthedecktothehousing SeeFigure9a 4 Lift entire deck with engine from housing When a...

Page 17: ...ffected areas before painting and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting 6 Tighten all loose screws bolts and locknuts Repair or replace any damaged parts Refer to the Engine...

Page 18: ...um based cleaners when cleaning plastic parts Chemicals can damage plastics Figure 10 Figure 11 See technical data for the weight of the machine To avoid burns or fire hazards let engine cool before l...

Page 19: ...gged 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 6 Dirty air cleaner 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Move choke lever to OFF 3 Clean fuel line Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Clear vent 5 Drain fuel...

Page 20: ...PARTS DIAGRAM YC1160 19 YC0850PM01 1706 Parts Diagram...

Page 21: ...V Belt 2 35 Belt Guard 1 36 Bolt M8 20 w glue 3 37 Nut M8 4 38 Flat Washer 8 5 39 Bolt M8 16 1 40 Limited Block 1 No Description QTY 41 Handle Shock Absorber 1 42 Engine Base 1 43 Washer 38 11 3 4 44...

Page 22: ...YC1390 21 YC0850PM01 1706 Parts Diagram...

Page 23: ...Bolt M8 20 w glue 3 37 Nut M8 4 38 Flat Washer 8 5 39 Bolt M8 16 1 40 Limited Block 1 41 Handle Shock Absorber 1 42 Engine Base 1 No Description QTY 43 Washer 38 11 3 4 44 Bolt M8 45 2 45 Nut M8 2 46...

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