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SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

4. Position THROTTLE LEVER (Figure 4-5) to 

LOW

 speed position. 

 

 

 

Avoid fully pulling out the rope. Return the Handle to its original position. 

 

5.Pull the STARTER HANDLE (1, Figure 4-4) of RECOIL STARTER slowly until resistance is felt. This is the 

COMPRESSION

 

point. Return the Handle to its original position and pull swiftly. After starting the engine, allow the Starter Handle to return 

to its original position while still holding the Handle. 

Figure 4-4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the engine starts, set the Throttle Lever (Figure 4-5) at the low speed position 

LOW

 and warm it up without load for a few 

minutes. Fully open CHOKE LEVER (1, Figure 4-3) gradually. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-4 

Summary of Contents for KP30

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL For KP30 KP50 VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTORS July 23 2009 ...

Page 2: ...thout the supplier s approval This also applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and valves as well as to welding work on load bearing elements Observe all fire warning and fire fighting procedures PRE START INSPECTION INSPECT your machine Have any malfunctioning broken or missing parts corrected or replaced before use Check the machine at least once per working shift for obvio...

Page 3: ...pacity and any barriers separating the construction site from public roads When traveling on public roads ways and places always observe the valid traffic regulations and if necessary make sure beforehand that the machine is in a condition compatible with these regulations Always keep at a distance from the edges of building pits and slopes DO NOT run the engine in a closed building for an extende...

Page 4: ...WAYS wipe up any spilled fuel immediately ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug before performing any work on the unit DO NOT alter the engine governor settings from those indicated in the engine manual ALWAYS replace damaged or lost decals Refer to the Parts Manual for the proper location and part number of all decals Carry out welding flame cutting and grinding work on the machine only if this has be...

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Page 6: ...ble to anticipate and evaluate all possible methods of operation Therefore you are the only person who can guarantee safe operation and maintenance It is important that any procedure not specifically recommended in this manual be thoroughly evaluated from the standpoint of safety before it is implemented Continuing improvement and advancement of product design may cause changes to your machine whi...

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Page 8: ...______________________________________________________________________ 4 INTERNATIONAL MACHINE SYMBOLS The following explains the meaning of international symbols that may appear on your machine OIL PRESSURE BRAKE HOURS WATER TEMPERATURE HORN NEUTRAL ON OFF CAUTION LOW ENGINE RPM LIGHTS FUEL BRAKE PARK WATER SLOW VIBRATION BATTERY FAST AMPLITUDE AMMETE OR VOLTMETER TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY AIR PRESS...

Page 9: ...ble bend Dip Dangerous descent Slippery road Steep ascent Loose gravel Carriageway narrows No entry for power driven vehicles Carriageway narrows No entry for vehicles exceeding length end of priority sign No entry for vehicles exceeding length Oncoming traffic has priority Falling rocks Priority over oncoming traffic Pedestrian crossing Swing bridge Road work Road leads onto quay or river bank Li...

Page 10: ...ld Level crossing priority road sign No entry No entry for vehicles exceeding weight Closed to all vehicles in both directions No entry for vehicles axle weight exceeding Intersection user must give way No u turn Intersection user must give way No turn direction shown Intersection user must give way No entry for power driven vehicles 3 3 ...

Page 11: ...ilogram meters Pounds 7 233 Kilopascal Pounds sq in 0 1450 Kilopascal Bars 0 01 Kilowatts Horsepower 1 341 Liters Gallons U S liq 0 2642 Liters Pints U S liq 2 113 Liters Quarts U S liq 1 057 Meters Feet 3 281 Meters Inches 39 37 Meters min Feet sec 0 05468 Miles hr kms hr 1 609 Millimeters Inches 0 03937 Newtons Pounds 4 448 Newton meter Pound feet 0 737 Pounds Kilograms 0 4536 Pounds Newtons 0 2...

Page 12: ... check or inspect the following items to ensure trouble free performance 1 Check fluid lines hoses fittings filler openings drain plugs pressure cap muffler safety shrouds and the area underneath the unit for signs of leakage or damage Fix any leaks and correct any damage before operating 2 Inspect the entire unit for damaged or missing parts and repair or replace parts as needed 3 Check the fuel ...

Page 13: ...up failure poor output or engine malfunction may result Check Air Cleaner to be sure it is clean and not contaminated If cleaning is required perform the following steps Remove the wing nut air cleaner cover outer urethane foam element and inner paper element Wash the foam element in a household cleaner and warm water Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely Saturate the foam element in engine...

Page 14: ...re 4 1 2 Open the FUEL COCK 1 Figure 4 2 located under the fuel tank Figure 4 2 3 Close the CHOKE LEVER 1 Figure 4 3 If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low close the Choke Lever fully If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high open the Choke Lever half way or keep it fully open Figure 4 3 4 3 ...

Page 15: ...wly until resistance is felt This is the COMPRESSION point Return the Handle to its original position and pull swiftly After starting the engine allow the Starter Handle to return to its original position while still holding the Handle Figure 4 4 After the engine starts set the Throttle Lever Figure 4 5 at the low speed position LOW and warm it up without load for a few minutes Fully open CHOKE LE...

Page 16: ...ition quickly Vibration starts and the unit moves forward Figure 4 5 STOPPING 1 Shift the throttle lever Figure 4 5 to LOW speed position 2 Allow the engine to run at low speed for 2 3 minutes before stopping 3 Turn the STOP SWITCH 1 Figure 4 6 counterclockwise to the position O OFF Figure 4 6 4 5 ...

Page 17: ... from the carburetor 2 Close the fuel cock 3 Change the engine oil 4 Remove the spark plug pour about 5 cc 0 2 ounces of the engine oil into the cylinder slowly pull the starter handle of the recoil starter 2 or 3 times and re install the spark plug 5 Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt and leave it in that position 6 Clean the unit and engine 7 Store the unit and engine...

Page 18: ...ecifications in the engine manufacturer s manual All oil levels are to be checked with the machine parked on a level surface and while the oil is cold unless otherwise specified TABLE 5 1 FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel is flammable May cause injury and property damage Shut down the engine extinguish all open flames and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank Always wipe up any spilled fuel 1 Stop the engi...

Page 19: ... be hazardous Read and understand SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES before you perform any maintenance service or repairs ENGINE OIL Drain the engine oil after the first 20 hours of operation Fill with the correct amount of the recommended oil Check the oil level with the oil filler cap dip stick See Section 9 Hot oil and or components can burn Oil must be at normal operating temperature...

Page 20: ... Check Bolts and Nuts for looseness Tighten it if necessary 2 Check for fuel and oil leak 3 Keep the RUBBER BUFFER away from oil and fuel 4 Check the V Belt for wear damage and cracks If necessary replace the belt with new one 5 Please refer to Owners Manual for Robin EH09 2D engine for KP 30 and KP 50 regarding engine maintenance 6 2 ...

Page 21: ...ary e Excessive fuel Open fuel drain cock and drain fuel Clean spark plug a Fuel line sucks air Retighten the fuel pipe joints and bleed air b Air cleaner is clogged Clean air cleaner or replace element c Engine stalls during operation Clean fuel system and retighten the fuel pipe joints d Low compression Replace head gasket or retighten spark plug a Incorrect setting RPM of engine Adjust b Thrott...

Page 22: ...e with a new belt 6 Please refer to Owners Manual for Robin EH09 2D engine for KP 30 and KP 50 for maintenance instructions for the engine on your machine AIR CLEANER If the air cleaner element is seriously contaminated start up failure poor output and engine malfunction may result Never run the engine without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear will result 7 Keep the air cleaner element clean Refer...

Page 23: ...eginning and end of each 8 to 10 hour shift or daily whichever comes first ENGINE OIL Check the engine s oil level at the start of each day and maintain it to the full mark on the dipstick Insert the dipstick and check the full mark on the dipstick See Section 9 AIR CLEANER Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents to clean the filter a fire or explosion may result If the air cleaner element ...

Page 24: ...en rinse thoroughly or wash in a nonflammable solvent Allow drying thoroughly Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil Too much oil will cause engine to smoke on initial start up 5 To clean the paper element tap lightly on a hard surface to remove dirt or blow out with compressed air from the inside out Do not use a brush to remove dirt This can push dirt into the fibers Rep...

Page 25: ...e damage Be sure machine is on a firm level surface and stopped 1 Place the machine on a stable level surface and stop the engine 2 Remove oil filler cap dipstick 1 Figure 9 1 and wipe off the dipstick 2 Figure 9 1 3 Place the dipstick back into the engine but do not screw it in Remove the dipstick and check the oil level 4 If the level is low fill to the top of the oil filler neck 3 Figure 9 1 wi...

Page 26: ...plug before refilling with oil 2 Fill to the top of the oil filler neck 3 Figure 9 1 with the recommended oil Install the filler cap dipstick 2 Figure 9 1 Always use the best grade of fresh clean oil Contaminated oil poor quality oil and shortage of oil will cause damage to engine or shorten the engine life ENGINE OIL SAE 10W30 0 30liters KP 30 KP 50 Use class SE SF API classification or higher gr...

Page 27: ...SECTION 10 100 HOUR OR MONTHLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE No 100 Hour or Semi Annual Routine Maintenance is required 10 1 10 2 ...

Page 28: ...SECTION 11 250 HOUR OR QUARTERLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE No 250 Hour or Semi Annual Routine Maintenance is required 11 1 11 2 ...

Page 29: ...SECTION 12 500 HOUR OR SEMI ANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE No 500 Hour or Semi Annual Routine Maintenance is required 12 1 12 2 ...

Page 30: ...SECTION 13 1000 HOUR OR ANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE No 1000 Hour or Annual Routine Maintenance is required 13 1 13 2 ...

Page 31: ... RPM Adjust the engine rpm per specifications and productions in the engine manual V BELT TENSION Adjust the v belt tension so that a light pressure on the belt between the two pulleys deflects the belt 3 16 to 3 8 inch 5 to10 mm 14 1 14 2 ...

Page 32: ...SECTION 15 MISCELLANEOUS AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NOTE No Miscellaneous or Optional Equipment 15 1 15 2 ...

Page 33: ...SECTION 16 SCHEMATICS NOTE No Schematics are necessary for this unit 16 1 16 2 ...

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