Meiwa KP30A, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL For KP30A KP50 VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTORS October 10 2015...

Page 2: ...hout 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 fig...

Page 3: ...acity 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 beforeh...

Page 4: ...AYS 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 ALW...

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Page 6: ...le 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 r...

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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 PR...

Page 9: ...le 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...

Page 10: ...d 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 wa...

Page 11: ...logram 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 Fe...

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 u...

Page 13: ...p 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...

Page 14: ...e 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...

Page 15: ...ly 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 posit...

Page 16: ...tion 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 s...

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 st...

Page 18: ...cifications 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 CAPACIT...

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...

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 repl...

Page 21: ...ry 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 elemen...

Page 22: ...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 seri...

Page 23: ...ginning 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 d...

Page 24: ...n 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...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...lug 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 C...

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 bel...

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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