Product Manual
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Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the
problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Remedial Measure
Poor performance
(compactor does
not develop its full
speed)
The engine throttle does not open
completely.
Open the engine throttle completely.
The throttle does not adjusted correctly.
Adjust the throttle controller correctly.
The ground is too wet for compacting.
Dry the soil before compacting.
Drive belt is loosened or worn out, slipping
on pulleys.
Adjust/replace the belt. Or check whether
the engine mounting bolts are tightened.
Vibrating shaft bearings (#19) is binding.
Check the condition & the level of the oil in
vibrator housing, and add/change the oil.
Air filter is clogged with dust which reduces
engine performance.
Clean/replace the air filter cartridge.
The engine speed is too low.
Check the engine speed with tachometer
and adjust/repair the engine to run at
correct speed.
Note: Refer to the engine manual.
Engine is running
but no vibration
The engine throttle is not opened.
The drive belt is loosened or broken.
Adjust/ replace it.
Clutch is damaged.
Inspect/replace the clutch.
Engine speed is too low.
Turn Accelerator lever fully clockwise
V-belt is worn
Adjust/replace the V-belt
Plate jumps or
compacts unevenly
The ground surface is too hard.
Rubber isolator is loosened or damaged.
Adjust/replace the rubber isolator.
Replacement Parts
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
When ordering parts, the following will be required: model number, serial number/lot date code,
and description.
The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and/or improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.