Do not move choke control to CLOSE to stop engine. Backfire or engine damage
may occur.
Idle Speed
Set throttle control lever to its "low" position to reduce stress on the engine when compacting is
not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to idle the engine will help extend the life of
the engine, as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the machine.
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. Keep the engine's throttle lever in its SLOW position, and remove spark plug wire from spark
plug and secure.
3. 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.
4. Remove all debris from the plate compactor with a soft brush, vacuum, or compressed air.
Then use a premium quality lightweight machine oil to lubricate all moving parts.
5. Clean the bottom of the compactor base as soon as it begins to pick up soil being compact-
ed. The unit can not do a good job if the bottom surface is not smooth and clean.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
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.
Checking V-Belt
To ensure optimum power transmission from the engine to the eccentric shaft, the V-belt
must be in good condition and operate under proper tension.
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove the belt guard to access the V-belt.
3. Check the condition of the V-belt. If any V-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed, it should
be replaced as soon as convenient.
4. Check the V-belt tension by squeezing them in the center. The normal deflection
on each side should be 9mm (3/8") to 13mm(1/2") with moderate pressure from
your thumb or finger.
• On new machines or after installing a new belt, check belt tension after first
20 hours of operation. Check and adjust belt every 50 hours thereafter.
Tensioning V-Belt
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance.
Proper adjustment will assure long belt life.
Too much or too little belt tension will cause
premature belt failure.
1. Loosen 4 engine mount bolts (do not
remove) only enough to move the
engine forward.
LOOSEN TIGHTEN
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