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Service & Maintenance
The Belle Group ‘RPC’ range of Reversible Plate Compactors are designed to give many years of trouble free operation. It is, however,
important that the simple regular maintenance listed in this section is carried out. It is recommended that an approved Belle Group
dealer carries out all major maintenance and repairs. Always use genuine Belle Group replacement parts, the use of spurious parts
may void your warranty.
Before any maintenance is carried out on the machine, switch off the engine. If working on a diesel engine, make sure that the stop
switch is in the stop position.
Always set the compactor on level ground to ensure any fl uid levels will be correctly read. Only use recommended oils (see chart on
following page).
Running In Period
When the compactor is fi rst used from new, the engine oil must be changed after the initial running in period (see engine manufactur-
er’s manual for full detail). The belt tension should be checked after 4 hours use.
Drive Belt
Remove the belt guard then check the belt tension by placing light fi nger pressure on the top of the belt, as near central between the
engine drive and gearbox pulley. The belt should defl ect by approx. 10 to 15mm. If the belt tension requires adjustment, loosen the
setscrew on the Belt Tensioning device and slide to the right. Once set, retighten the setscrew and check belt tension a secong time.
Finally, replace the belt guard ensuring it is correctly and securely fi tted.
Routine Maintenance
Every 8 First month /
150
250
500
hours
50Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Engine Oil
Check Level
9
Change
9
9
Air Filter
Check Condition/Clean
9
Gearbox
Oil Change
9
Drive Belt
Tension
9
9
Replace when necessary / Every 12 months
Bleeding the Hydraulic System
1. Ensure the machine is in a stationary position, and situated on level ground.
2. Remove the fi ller cap, and fi ll the control pump head with oil. Stop once you have reached the maximum level indicator, which is
within the head.
3. Slowly pump the control handle from the ‘Forward Motion’ position, to the ‘Reverse Motion’ position, until the oil level drops.
4. Re-fi ll the control pump head upto the maximum level. Continue to pump the handle until resistence is felt, and the handle locks
in the ‘Reverse Motion’ position.
5. Again, re-fi ll the control pump head upto the maximum level.
6. Re-fi t the Filler Bung, and test the machine.
Oil type
Quantity
Fuel Type
Capacity
Spark Plug
Electrode
(Pints)
(Pints)
Type
Gap
(in)
Honda GX270
S.A.E. 15W 40
1.3
Unleaded
7.6
BM6ES or
0.02 - 0.03
BPR6ES
Hatz 1B30
S.A.E. 15W 40
1.9
Diesel
Refer to
N/A
N/A
(BS2869)
Manual
Oil / Fuel Type & Quantity - Spark Plug Type
Component
Oil type
Honda GX270
Hatz 1B30
Gearbox
S.A.E. 75W-90
2.53 Pints
2.53 Pints
Hydraulic Control
Shell Tellus 32
0.42 Pints
0.42 Pints
Fuchs Renolin MR520
0.42 Pints
0.42 Pints
Oil Type & Quantity
WHILST RUNNING THIS MACHINE DURING THIS PROCEDURE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO PUT THE
MACHINE ONTO A RUBBER MAT OR EQUIVALENT TO ABSORB SOME OF THE VIBRATION.
CAUTION
