Use and Care Manual
OPERATION
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PRIOR TO OPERATION
Make sure that all dirt, mud, etc., are thoroughly removed from the unit prior to operation. Special effort
should be given to the bottom face of the vibrating plate and those areas adjacent to the cooling air inlet
of engine, carburetor and air cleaner.
Check all bolts and screws for tightness and make sure all bolts and screws are securely tightened.
Loose bolts and screws may cause damage to the unit.
Check the V-belt for tightness. The normal slack should be approximately 1O-15mm (1/2”) when the belts
are forcibly depressed in the middle position between the two sheaves. If there is excess belt play, there
could be a decrease in the impact force or erratic vibration, causing machine damage.
Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is low, it should be relled. Use the proper motor oil
as suggested in the table below.
Remove the oil plug in the vibrator assembly and check the oil level. Make sure the compactor is level
when checking. The oil level should be up to the oil plug. Every month or every 200 hours of operation,
replace the oil.
lMPORTANT: Use the motor oil SAE When changing the oil,the old oil can be drained by tipping the
unit. The oil will drain easily while it is hot.
A regular grade gasoline should be used in the engine. When lling the fuel tank, make sure the fuel lter
is used.
Be careful with the operating place and ventilation. Avoid operating the machine in a closed room,
tunnel,or other badly ventilated places, since its exhaust contains deadly poisonous carbon monoxide.
If the machine is employed unavoidable operated in such a place, discharge the exhaust out side the
room by a suitable means.
Be careful with the hot members. Mufers and other hot members are dangerous. DO NOT touch them
with unprepared hand.
Observe with the following cautions when transporting. Clamp fuel tank cap securely and turn the fuel
valve OFF at the source during Drain gasoline from fuel tank before transporting over a long distance or
on rough roads.
Stop engine without fail before replenishing fuel tank. Never replenish gasoline while the engine is running
or remains hot otherwise spilled or evaporated fuel is liable to catch re from engine sparks or mufer
heat. Wipe off spilled fuel,if any, before starting engine. Be careful not to Spill fuel.
Keep ammables away from the vicinity of the exhaust port. Be careful with gasoline match,straw and
other inammables,since the exhaust port is subjected to a high temperature.