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MAINTENANCE
3.2 Exciter Oil
When changing the exciter oil, place the exciter on a flat, horizontal surface, remove the
drain plug located at the bottom-right of the vibrator, and simply tip the compactor to
drain the oil. Note that the oil will drain more easily while it is hot. DO NOT pour in too
much oil.
3.3 V-belt and Clutch
3.3.1 Checking the V-belt
After 200 hours of operation, remove the upper belt
cover to check the V-belt tension (Figure 2). Tension is
proper if the belt bends about 10mm when depressed
strongly with finger between shafts. Loose or worn
V-belts reduces power transmission efficiency, causing
weak compaction and reduces the life of the belt itself.
NEVER
attempt to check the V-belt with the engine is running. Severe
injury can occur if your hand get caught between the V-belt and the
clutch. Always use safety gloves.
3.3.2 Checking the Clutch
Check the clutch simultaneously with V-belt checking. With belt removed, check outer
drum of the clutch for seizure and
“
V
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groove for wear or damage with your eyes. Clean
the
“
V
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groove as necessary. Wear of lining or shoe should be checked with running
check. If the shoe is worn, power transmission becomes deficient and slipping will
result.
Whenever the compactor
’
s vibration becomes weak or lost during
normal operation regardless of operation hours, check the V-belt and
clutch immediately.
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CAUTION
!
WARNING
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