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MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE BELT
1. Remove 4 hex head screws (F) holding blade guard in place.
2. Loosen 4 engine mounting plate nuts (G).
3. Slide engine and mounting plate forward so belt can be removed.
4. Install new belt.
5. EVENLY pull mounting plate back to tighten belt on pulleys.
Approximately 1" amount of slack in the belt is acceptable.
6. Tighten mounting plate nuts.
7. Replace belt guard.
CHANGING EXCITER OIL
1. When changing the exciter oil, remove the drain plug located
at the bottom-right of the exciter housing (H), and simply tip the
compactor to drain the oil. Note that the oil will drain more easily
while it is hot. Remember to use only 10W30 motor oil when
replacing exciter oil.
PLATE COMPACTOR STORAGE
For storage of the plate compactor for over 30 days,
the following is required:
1. Drain the fuel tank completely or add STA-BIL to the fuel.
2. Run the engine until the fuel is completely consumed.
3. Completely drain the oil from the engine crankcase and follow
procedures described in the HONDA engine Owner’s Manual
for engine storage.
4. Completely drain the compactor’s hydraulic oil from the
vibrating case.
5. Clean entire plate compactor, especially the bottom plate,
removing all dirt and foreign matter.
6. Cover plate compactor and engine with plastic covering or
equivalent and store in a clean, dry place.
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