Bartell BDF1080, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

Close fuel shut off valve.

Siphon excess gasoline from tank.

Start engine until it stops from lack of fuel. This will 

use up all the fuel in the carburetor and prevent for-

mation of deposits due to evaporation of fuel.

Remove spark plug and pour 2 oz. of SAE 10W-30 

motor oil into the cylinder. Slowly crank the engine 2 

or 3 times to distribute the oil throughout the cylinder. 

This will help prevent rust during storage. Replace 

spark plug.

Store the unit in an upright position in a cool, dry, 

well ventilated area.

MAINTENANCE

Maintaining your compactor will insure long life to the 

machine and its components.

AIR CLEANER

 - Keep air filter clean at all times. 

Wash away dust and debris using a non-oil based 

cleaning solvent. Let the filter dry before re-installing.

LUBRICATION

 – Always check engine oil regularly. 

Use proper engine oil as recommended. See chart 

below. Fill crankcase to levels as recommended in 

manufacture’s engine manual.

SPARK PLUG

 – Check and clean spark plugs regu-

larly. A fouled, dirty or carboned spark plug causes 

hard starting and poor engine performance. Set spark 

plug gap to recommended clearance. Refer to engine 

manual.

BELT TENSION

 – IMPORTANT!

If there is excessive belt play, there will be a decrease 

in the impact force and erratic vibration, which could 

cause machine damage. The normal belt play should 

be 1/2” to 5/8” which is attained by depressing 

the top section of the belt at the belt guard mount-

ing bracket location. When adjusting the belt make 

sure that the clutch is in alignment with exciter pulley. 

Tighten all engine mount bolts, adjust the two engine-

stop bolts, and tighten lock nuts.

STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare your 

plate compactor for extended storage.
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