Vibratory plate compactors
Operation manual
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Inspect tensioning of the drive belt on a regular basis. Belt deflection should be about 10mm under finger
pressure (2 kg).
5.2. Tensioning of the drive belt
When necessary to tighten the belt, proceed as follows:
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Loose two bolt fastening the water tank. Tilt the tank forwards and carefully place aside (not
necessary to disconnect the water hose).
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Loose four bolts that fasten the engine to the base plate and a lock nut of the tensioning screw (located
under the water tank).
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Tension the drive belt by means of the tensioning screw.
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Re-tighten the bolts and the lock nut.
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Replace the water tank.
Bear in mind that the drive belt connects the engine and the vibrator, which are in mutual movement
under operation. Be careful not to overtension the belt, so that it is able to allow this movement.
DO NOT OVERTENSION THE BELT!
Fig. Inspection of drive belt tensioning
5.3.
Continually check that oil leaking from the vibrator. Interval control and exchange of oil in the vibrator
(see section 6)
Inspection of vibrator oil level
The vibrator is filled with 0.07 l ± 5% oil 15W-40
.
To check the oil level, proceed as follows:
Place the machine on a level area.
Unscrew the inspection plug (marked “oil level”; oil should slightly run out.
In case of oil escape, stop the machine immediately and contact authorized service.
In the warranty period only authorized service may carry out repairs of the vibrator. Any
unauthorized intervention into the vibrator voids warranty.
ATTENTION
Low oil level in the vibrator may cause serious damage to the bearings vibrator
High oil level will increase the temperature of the vibrator, reduces engine power or engine
"chokes".
