11
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.
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.
3.
Remove all debris from the plate compactor with a soft brush, vacuum, or
compressed air.
4.
Clean the bottom of the compactor base as soon as it begins to pick up soil being
compacted. The unit cannot do a good job if the bottom surface is not smooth and
clean.
WARNING! 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.
Changing the Engine Oil
1.
While the engine is still warm, remove the oil fill plug and
then use a 17mm spanner to loosen the nut on oil drain
hose (Fig.12). Be careful not to lose the rubber seal inside
the nut.
2.
Lower the drain hose into a suitable container to catch
the used oil. Allow the oil to drain completely then
reinstall the rubber seal and oil drain hose. Ensure it is
secured properly.
3.
Refill the engine sump with 600ml of recommended
engine oil (refer to pg 8), then replace the oil fill plug.
Changing Air Filter
1.
Remove the air filter cover (5) by unscrewing and removing the wingnut, washer
and cover.
2.
Remove and inspect the filter. It must be intact and clean. If it isn't, either clean or
replace the filter.
3.
Replace the filter, filter cover, washer and secure with the wingnut.
Spark plug removal, installation and inspection
1.
Remove the spark plug lead.
2.
Using a spanner, remove the spark plug.
3.
Clean the electrode with a metal brush and remove any carbon build-up.
4.
Using a thickness gauge, check for the right gap (0.6-0.8mm) between the centre
electrode and side electrode.
5.
Refit the spark plug and tighten with a spanner.
Fig.12
