9
B
．
Remove spark plug
，
clean and adjust the spark plug gap to
0.6-0.7mm(0.02-0.03 in.). Fig-15
C
．
drain the motor oil of the engine and replace with new
specified oil
．
Fig-16
! NOTE
：
When the engine is new
，
the first oil change must be
made after 20 hours of operation
．
and replenish the oil tank
before operating
．
7-3
．
Monthly Service
Change the oil in the vibrator assembly
．
7-4
．
Storage
When storing the compactor for long periods after
operation
．
A
．
Thoroughly drain the fuel from the fuel tank fuel
pipe and carburetor
．
B
．
Pour a few drops of motor Oil into the cylinder by
removing the spark plug
．
Rotate the engine several times by hand SO that the
cylinder interior is covered with oil
．
C
．
Clean the outer surface of the machine with an oil
moistened cloth
．
Cover the unit and store in a
humidity-free
．
dust-free area
．
CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Check the oil level in the motor crankcase daily
．
Check the vibrator oil level weekly
．
Inspect the rubber anti vibration mounts for wear or deteriora-
tion
．
Clean the underside of the plate regularly to prevent a build
up
of material
．
SERVICE
Change the oil in the motor crankcase regularly to minimise
Wear
．
Inspect, clean and/or replace the motor air cleaner regularly,
particularly when operating in a dusty environment
．
Inspect
，
clean and/or replace the spark plug regularly
Check all fasteners for tightness as the machine is subject to
vibration
．
Check vee belt tension
，
wear and that it is running true, adjust
or replace as required
．
Vibrator Oil Check
1
．
Place the plate compactor horizontally on a
flat surface
．
Make sure the compactor is level when checking
the oil in the vibrator assembly
．
2
．
Check vibrator oil level by removing the plug(vibrator oil
gauge)as shown in Fig-1 7
．
The oil leveI should be up to the oil plug
．
If oil is required,
replace using SAE motor oil, as suggested in the table Fig-1
．
3
．
When changing the vibrator oil, remove the drain
plug(Fig-17), and simply tip the compactor to drain the
oil
．
Note that the oil will drain more easily while it is hot
．
Fig-17 Vibrator Oil Piug
