Use and Care Manual

ITEM # PC3000 Plate Compactor Instruction Manual
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To store this unit for extended time, drain the gasoline from the carburetor AND fuel tank.
To drain gasoline from this unit:
1. Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position and let the engine run until it stops.
2. Remove the fuel filter cup.
3. Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel.
4. Place a receptacle underneath this unit to catch gasoline as it drains.
5. Turn the fuel valve to the “on” position and allow all gasoline to drain.
6. Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position.
7. Replace the fuel filter cup.
8. Store the drained gasoline in a suitable place.
To store this unit for extended time, the fuel needs to be drained from the carburetor. To drain the gasoline from the carburetor turn the fuel valve to
the “off” position while the engine is running. The unit will shut down when all the gasoline in the carburetor has been used.
Lubrication Maintenance
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Change fluid after 200 hours of operation.
1. Let exciter cool before changing exciter oil.
2. Remove the belt guard and V-belt(s).
3. Remove the bolts that hold the deck to the housing.
4. Lift entire deck with engine from housing.
5. Remove pipe plug from top of exciter housing. Tilt housing upside down so oil
drains from exciter. Examine oil for metal chips as a precaution to future problems.
6. Return plate housing to the upright position.
7. Fill the exciter housing with exciter oil.
Do not overfill - overfilling can result in excessive temperatures in the exciter.
8. Apply pipe sealant to pipe plug and reinstall into top of exciter housing.
9. Reinstall deck, V-belt(s) and belt guard.