VIBRATING PLATES
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PEN10B-PEN13C-PEN16C-PEN16D
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OPERATION
6.1 BEFORE COMMENCING WORK
6.1.1.
Make sure that all dirt, mud, etc has been removed from the unit before starting work.
Special attention should be paid to the underside of the vibrating plate and to the areas adjacent to
the engine cooling air vent, to the carburettor and the air purifier.
6.1.2.
Check all the screws and make sure that they are tight enough. Loose screws may
damage the machine.
6.1.3.
Check the tautness of the V-belt. Normal oscillation should be 10 - 15 mm (1/2”) when
considerable pressure is applied to the belts halfway between the two pulleys. If there is
too much play in the belts, this might result in a lack of impact or uncontrolled vibration,
causing damage to the machine.
6.1.4.
The state of the air filter.
6.1.5.
Check the oil level in the engine. If this is low, it should be topped up. The engine has an
oil capacity of 0.6 l. Use engine oil SAE10W/40.
6.1.6.
Make sure that the plate is level when checking the oil level. The oil level should reach
the height of the cap. Change oil once a month or after every 200 hours’ work. The
vibrator has a capacity of 120 c.c.
IMPORTANT USE OIL SAE 10W/40
Change the oil when it is hot. To help the used oil come out, tilt the machine and tap the vibrator
gently.
6.1.7.
Normal unleaded petrol must be used in the engine. Make sure that the filter is being
used while the petrol tank is being filled up,
6.2 START-UP
6.2.1.
Open the fuel cock by shifting the lever to the half-open position. To start the engine
when it is cold, shift the choke lever to the closed position. When the engine is warm, the
choke should be half or completely open. If it is difficult to start the engine, make sure
that the choke lever is half open so as to avoid the carburettor from flooding due to
excess fuel.
6.2.2.
When pulling on the ignition cord, do not pull it as far as it will go, otherwise the recovery
spring might be damaged. Do not let go of the cord suddenly to repeat the start up
process. Once the engine has started, keep hold of the puller and gradually let go until it
has recoiled completely.
6.2.3.
Once the engine has started, gradually re-open the choke lever completely. Let the
engine warm up at minimum speed for 3-5 minutes. This procedure for warming the
engine up at the lowest speed is particularly important during the cold season. While the
engine is warming up, give the machine a complete overhaul to detect any anomalies.
