ITEM # PC3000 3000 LB PLATE COMPACTOR READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice.
FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gasoline Engine 196cc Recoil Start 6.5 HP Engine Low Oil Shutdown Noise Level: 104 dB @ 0% Load Oil Capacity: 20 ounces Fuel Capacity: 1 gallon Centrifugal Force: 3000 lbs Compaction Depth: 11.8" Plate size: 21.25" x 16.5" Travel Speed (ft./min.): 0-50 Speed: 5,500 VPM Includes Folding Mobility Kit EPA Approved This unit is not for use with gasoline/ ethanol blends with over 15% ethanol. Do not use E85 fuel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Before using this unit and if you have any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this manual and/or on this unit, call 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. Carbon Monoxide Gas: When in operation, the exhaust from this engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide gas is both odorless and colorless AND may be present even if you do not see or smell gas.
PACKAGE CONTENTS The following items are supplied with this Unit. Verify that all items are included. STOP! If there are missing items, call 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time for customer service. Item List: Spark plug wrench ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS Observe the locations of the various components and controls of this unit. Attach Trigger to Handle Bar Unfold Handle Bar (A) Attach Handle (B) Attach Wheels Before compacting, fold up the wheel kit as shown.
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR USE Using this Unit for the First-Time STOP! The following section describes the required steps for preparing this unit for the first use. Failure to correctly perform these steps can damage this unit and/or shorten its life. If still unsure about how to perform any of these steps after reading this section, call 1-866-460-9436 Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time for customer service.
Step 2 - Add Gasoline Gasoline and gasoline fumes are highly flammable and explosive. Handling fuel can result in serious injury or burns. • Do not fill the fuel tank near a heat, sparks or an open flame. Keep gas away from pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc. • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Check for fuel spills and immediately wipe them up. Spilled fuel is a fire hazard and causes environmental damage.
1. Once the engine has started, firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with one hand then quickly turn the throttle lever to high speed. Note: Always move the throttle lever quickly without hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly will cause the clutch to slip. 2. Firmly grasp the compactor's handle bar with both hands as the compactor begins to move forward. 3.
Changing The V-Belt Check that the compactor engine is turned off and cool before attempting to change the V-belt. Changing the V-belt while the compactor is still operating may cause injury. 1. Loosen the four bolts (02) to remove the belt cover (01). 2. Remove the belt (03). 3. Prepare a new belt (item 17). 4. When fitting the belt, fit the smaller pulley (04) first, then the bigger pulley (05). 5.
STOPPING THE UNIT To stop this unit: 1. Set the engine power switch to the “OFF” position. Allow this unit to cool down before touching areas that become hot during operation. Allowing gasoline to sit in this unit's fuel tank for extended time without use can increase the difficulty in starting this unit in the future. Never store this unit for extended time with gasoline in the fuel tank.
Lubrication / Automatic Transmission Fluid The housing is pre-serviced using Automatic Transmission Fluid Dextron III, Mercon, EXXON (ESSO) NUTO H-32 or its equivalent. 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.
Adding Oil To add oil to the engine crankcase: 1. Confirm that this unit is on a level surface. 2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap. 4. Using a funnel, add high detergent motor oil to fill the engine crankcase to the correct quantity. SAE10W-30 oil is recommended for general use. When the engine crankcase is full and almost overflowing, the oil level should reach the lower lip of the oil filling opening as shown in Figure 2. 5. Replace the oil filler/dipstick cap and reattach the oil access panel.
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.
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES Do not store gasoline in unit for more than 3 months. Never place any type of storage cover on this unit while it is still hot. When transporting or storing this unit for extended time: • Allow unit to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials. • Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) • Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position. • Disconnect the spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. Symptom Engine will not start. Cause Engine switch is set to "off." Fuel valve is turned to "closed." Choke is set to “Open/Run”. Engine is out of gasoline. Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old gasoline. Spark plug is dirty. Spark plug boot is cracked. Spark plug is broken. Oil is low. Engine will not start. Spark plugs not sparking. Engine will not start.
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FEDERAL and CALlFORNIA EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLlGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Califomia Air Resources Board, and Buffalo Corp are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emissions (“missions") control system's warranty on your 2019 small off-road engine or equipment (SORE).
(c) The Warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows: (1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions furnished with each new engine or equipment must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by Buffalo Corp according to subsection (4) below.
• Spark advance/retard system. (4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System • EGR valve body, and carburetor spacer if applicable. EGR rate feedback and control system. (5) Air injection System • Air pump or pulse valve.. • Valves affecting distribution of flow. • Distribution manifold (6) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor.System • Catalytic converter.. • Thermal reactor.. • Exhaust manifold. (7) Particulate Controls • Traps, filter, precipitators, and any other device used to capture particulate emissions.
