Steer the machine by moving the handle sideways to the right
or left.
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do not slip and
loose control when starting or operating the machine.
Inspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they
do not leak.
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
deterioration.
Inspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they
do not leak.
Clean the underside of the plate regularly to prevent a build up
of material.
Use unleaded grade petrol and ensure that the fuel is free
from contamination.
The vibratory motion provides a self propelling action. Position
the handle at the opposite end of the machine to the vibrator.
Start the motor using the recoil starter. (If the motor is fitted
with an on/off switch this must first be turned to ON before
starting.)Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper
compaction. Water acts as a lubricant to help slide soil
particles together. Too little moisture means inadequate
compaction; too much moisture leaves water-filled voids that
weaken the soil's load-bearing ability.
Compaction of dry materials will be facilitated by moistening
with a water hose fitted with a sprinkler.
Excessive watering or water content will cause the machine to
stall.
The optional water tank kit is recommended when the
machine is used on bituminous surfaces as the water film
prevents a build up of material on the underside of the plate.
CAUTION:
Inspection and other services should
always be carried out on hard and level
ground with the engine shutdown.
To make sure your plate compactor is always in good working
condition before using, carry out the maintenance inspection
in accordance with Tables 1 through 3.
TABLE 1. MACHINE INSPECTION
Item
(Starting check)
Loosened of lost screws
Damage of any part
Function of controlling
system part
Vibrator oil check
Vibrator oil replacement
V-belt (clutch) check
TABLE 2. ENGINE CHECK
(For details, see separate engine Manual)
Item
Leakage of oil fuel
Tightness of fastening
Threads
Engine oil check and
replenishment
Engine oil replenishment
Air cleaner cleaning
CAUTION:
These inspection intervals are for operation
under normal conditions. Adjust your
inspection intervals based on the number
hours plate compactor is in use, and
particular working conditions.
CAUTION:
Fuel piping and connections should be
replaced every 2 years.
Hours of Operation
Every 8 hours (every day)
Every 8 hours (every day)
Every 8 hours (every day)
Every 8 hours (every day)
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 200 hours
Hours of Operation
Every 8 hours (every day)
Every 8 hours (every day)
Every 8 hours (every day)
(Replenish to specified
Max. level)
At first 20 hours, then
every 100 hours
Every 50 hours
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