Use and Care Manual

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK:

Clean the fuel tank each year or before storing the plate compactor for extended

periods of time. To drain the fuel tank and carburetor:

1. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position (Fig. 13 - 1).

2. Remove the fuel line between the fuel valve and carburetor (Fig. 14 - 1)

CAUTION: A small amount of fuel may leak from the hose during removal.

3. Attach a fuel line (not included with the plate compactor) to exposed end of

the fuel valve.

4. Position fuel line into an appropriate container and open the fuel valve allow-

ing fuel to flow into the container.

5. Once fuel is drained, shut off the fuel valve.

6. Start and run the engine until fuel runs out.

7. Unscrew the gas tank cap from the gas tank.

8. Remove the fuel filter cup located inside (Fig. 15 - 1).

9. Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel and clean.

10. Reinstall the fuel filter cup.

11. Screw the gas tank cap back onto the gas tank.

12. Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place.

CAUTION: Do not store fuel for more than 3 months.

MAINTENANCE

Fig. 13

Fig. 16

Fig. 15

Fig. 14

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK THROUGH THE CARBURETOR:

1. Turn fuel valve to “ON”.

2. Loosen drain screw from carburetor (Fig. 16 - 1). Be sure to have a vessel prepared to catch the fuel that will

flow out.

3. Ensure that all fuel has left the tank, fuel line, and carburetor.

4. Tighten the drain screw.

5. Turn the fuel valve to “OFF”.