Use and Care Manual
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CHANGING VIBRATOR OIL
When changing the vibrator oil, remove the drain plug located at the bottom-right of the vibrator, and simply
tip the compactor to drain the oil. Note that the oil will drain more easily while it is hot. Replace the oil with
200ML of 10W-3C motor oil.
AIR FILTER
1. The air lter element should be cleaned because a clogged air cleaner can cause poor engine starting,
lack of power and shorten engine Iife substantially.
2. To clean or replace air lter loosen the wing nut on the air lter housing(Figure 1),
remove the cover and take out air lter cartridge. If only cleaning of the air lter is desired
blow through the air lter cartridge from the inside, moving a jet of dry compressed air
up and down until all dust is removed.
NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the engine running. Severe injury can occur
if your hand gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch. Always use safety gloves.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE V-BELT AND CLUTCH
After 200 hours of operation, remove the upper belt cover to check the V-belt
tension (Figure 2). Tension is proper if the belt bends about 10mm when
depressed strongly with nger between shafts. Loose or worn V-belts reduces
power transmission efciency, causing weak compaction and reduces the life
of the belt itself.
Whenever the compactor’s vibration, becomes weak or lost during normal
operation regardless of operation hours，check the V-belt and clutch
immediately.
Replacing the V-belt: Remove the upper and lower belt covers. Engage an offsel wrench(13mm) or the
like to vibrator pulley (lower)fastening bolt. Engage waste cloth or the like at midway of V-belt on the left
side and while pulling it back strongly,rotate the offset wrench clockwise so that the V-belt will come off
Re-installing the V-belt: Engage V-belt to lower vibrator pulley and push the V-belt to left side of upper
clutch andin the same manner as in removal, rotate offset wrench clockwise so that the V-belt goes back
on.
Checking the Clutch: Check the clutch simultaneously with V-belt checking. With belt removed, check
outer drum of the clutch for seizure and “V” groove for wear or damage with your eyes. Clean the “V”
groove as necessary. Wear Of lining or shoe should be checked with running check. If the shoe is worn,
power transmission becomes decient and slipring will result.