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Hand Grip
When operating the compactor, use this hand
grip to maneuver the compactor.
Shift Stick
Push the stick forward, the compactor will
move in a forward direction. Pull the stick
backwards, the compactor will move in re
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verse direction.
Throttle Control
The throttle lever controls engine speed. Mov
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ing the throttle lever in the directions shown
makes the engine run faster or slower.
Handlebar
When operating the compactor, this handle
is to be in the downward position. When the
compactor is to be stored, move the handlebar
to the upright position.
Handlebar Latch Pin
Used to lock the handlebar in place in the
upward position for transporting and stowing.
Lift Point
Used to lift the machine with crane or other
lifting device.
Belt Guard
Remove this guard to gain access to the V-belt.
Never run the compactor without the V-belt
guard. If the V-belt guard is not installed, the
possibility exists that your hand may get caught
between the V-belt and clutch, thus causing se
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rious injury and bodily harm.
Exciter
An eccentric weight mounted on the exciter
shaft contained within exciter housing is driven
at high speed by a clutch and belt drive sys
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tem. This high speed shaft revolution causes
the rapid lifting and downward ramming motion
of the machine as well as imparting a forward
motion.
Engine switch
The engine switch enables and disables the
ignition system. The engine switch must be in
the ON position for the engine to run.
Turning the engine switch to the OFF position
stops the engine.
Running the engine with dirty oil can cause
premature engine wear and failure. Changing
oil regularly is extremely important.
Adjustable Wheel Kit (Fig. 9)
Adjustable wheel tracks.
Oil Drain Hoe (Fig. 10)
Running the engine with dirty oil can cause
premature engine wear and failure. Changing
oil regularly is extremely important. The flex
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ible oil drain hose is equipped to drain oil into
appropriate receptacle.
Controls / Compactor Operations (Fig. 2)
■ENGINE COMPONENTS (FIG. 2)
1 Spark plug
2 Muffler
3 Choke lever
4 Fuel tank cover
5 Fuel tank
6 Throttle control assy.
7 Starting lever
8 Recoil starter
9 Air cleaner
10 Oil dipstick
11 Drain plug
12 Switch
13 Ventilation screw
14 Oil dipstick
15 Fuel valve
■ CHECK BEFORE OPERATION
1) Check
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Look around and underneath the engine
for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.
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Look for signs of damage.
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Check that all shields and covers are in
place, and all nuts, bolts, and screws are
tightened.
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2) Check Oil
1) Take the oil dipstick and clean
2) Insert the oil dipstick in and check the oil lever without screwing down.
3) If the oil is too low, add the recommenced oil in.
4) After finishing, reassemble and screw the oil dipstick down.
3) Check fuel
First stop the engine, open the fuel cover, and
check oil level., if the oil level is too low, add
the fuel to full, after finishing, screw the fuel
cover down. Don’t add the fuel over the shoul
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der of the carburetor when fueling (maximum
oil level). Recommended octane rating over 90
unleaded gasoline For unleaded gasoline, can
make carbon deposit muck less and enhance
exhaust system service life.
Don’t use used and contaminated or gasoline
with oil , Avoid the dirt and water entering
into fuel tank.
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STARTING ENGINE
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position
To start a cold engine, move the choke to
the CLOSE position.
2. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke
lever in the OPEN position.
3. Move the throttle lever away from the
SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward
the FAST position.
4. Place the shift stick in the neutral position.
5. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
6. Operate the starter.
■ RECOIL STARTER
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resist
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ance, then pull briskly, return the starter grip
gently. If the choke lever has been moved
to the CLOSE position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the OPEN position as the
engine warms up. After engine warms up, pull
throttle lever to accelerate engine speed and
place the shift stick at the desired position.
Plate will begin vibrating and proceed with
compacting.
■ FORWARD AND REVERSE MOTION, FIG. 3
The direction of travel is determined with
the operating control shifter. Depending on
the position of the control shifter, the plate
compacts in forward direction or in reverse
direction.
1. To make the compactor move in the for
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ward direction, push the shift stick forward.
3. To make the compactor move in the re
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verse direction, pull the shift stick back
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wards.
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Do not operate plate on concrete or on
extremely hard, dry, compacted sur
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faces. The plate will jump rather than
vibrate and could damage both plate
and engine.
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