Wacker Neuson VPH70, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Vibroplate VPH70 5000403284 02 0811 5 0 0 0 4 0 3 2 8 4 ...

Page 2: ...acker Neuson Corporation represents an infringement of valid copyrights Violators will be prosecuted Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this manual are the property of their respective owners Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Manila Incorporated Lot 2 Blk 1 Phase 3 PEZA Drive First Cavite Industrial Estate Brgy Langkaan Dasmariñas Cavite Philippines Tel 63 0 2 580 7136 Fax 63 0 2 580 7122 www wacker...

Page 3: ... 2 3 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines 7 2 4 Service Safety 8 2 5 Label Locations 9 2 6 Warning and Informational Labels 10 3 Technical Data 12 3 1 Engine Data 12 3 2 Machine Data 13 3 3 Sound and Vibration Measurements 13 3 4 Dimensions 14 4 Operation 15 4 1 Recommended Fuel 15 4 2 Application 15 4 3 Before Starting 16 4 4 To Start 17 4 5 To Stop 17 4 6 Operation 18 ...

Page 4: ...l System 19 5 2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 19 5 3 Spark Plug 21 5 4 Air Cleaner 22 5 5 Engine Oil 23 5 6 Adjusting Engine Speed 23 5 7 Carburetor Adjustment 24 5 8 Cleaning Sediment Cup 24 5 9 Cleaning Plate 25 5 10 Lifting Machine 26 5 11 Transporting Machine 27 5 12 Storage 27 5 13 Troubleshooting 28 ...

Page 5: ...operating instructions carefully If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment please contact Wacker Neuson Corporation The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time of publication Wacker Neuson Corporation reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice All rights especially copying and distribution rights ...

Page 6: ...rmation and Warranty The Emission Control Warranty and associated information is valid only for the U S A its territories and Canada 7 1 Emission Control Systems Warranty Statement See the supplied engine owner s manual for the applicable exhaust and evaporative emission warranty statement ...

Page 7: ...azardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Used without the safety alert symbol NOTICE indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage Note Contains additional information important to a procedure 2 1 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arresters Notice State Health Safety Codes and Public Resources Codes specify that in certain location...

Page 8: ...er Neuson Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result 2 2 4 NEVER operate the machine with the beltguard missing Exposed drive belt and pulleys create potentially dangerous hazards that can cause serious injuries 2 2 5 Never leave the machine running unattended 2 2 6 Be sure operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation techniques before using machine 2 2 7 Always wea...

Page 9: ...es is provided Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death 2 3 2 Do not smoke while operating the machine 2 3 3 Do not smoke when refueling the engine 2 3 4 Do not refuel a hot or running engine 2 3 5 Do not refuel the engine near an open flame 2 3 6 Do not spill fuel when refueling the engine ...

Page 10: ...engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present A stray spark could ignite the fumes 2 4 4 Do not use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts especially in enclosed areas Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive 2 4 5 Keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves paper cartons etc A hot muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire ...

Page 11: ...0 7 H P V n o i t a m r o f n I y t e f a S wpm_si000594gb fm 9 2 5 Label Locations ...

Page 12: ...WARNING Always wear hearing and eye protection when operating this machine WARNING Hot surface Guaranteed sound power level in dB A WARNING Hand injury if caught in moving belt Always replace beltguard CAUTION Read and understand the supplied Operator s Manual before operating this machine Failure to do so increases the risk of injury to yourself and others Throttle control lever Turtle Idle or Sl...

Page 13: ...l A nameplate listing the model number item number revision number and serial number is attached to each unit Please record the infor mation found on this nameplate so it will be available should the nameplate become lost or damaged When ordering parts or requesting service information you will always be asked to specify the model number item number revision number and serial number of the unit Th...

Page 14: ...e Honda Engine Model GX 160 UT1 SWX2 Maximum rated power kW Hp rated speed 3 6 4 8 3600 rpm Spark Plug NGK BPR 6ES Electrode Gap mm in 0 7 0 8 0 028 0 031 Operating speed rpm 3600 Air Cleaner type Dual element Engine Lubrication oil grade SAE 10W30 SG or SF Engine Oil Capacity ml oz 600 20 Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity l qts 3 6 3 8 Valve Clearance cold Inlet mm in Outlet ...

Page 15: ...O 3744 for the sound power level LWA and ISO 6081 for the sound pressure level LpA at the operator s location The weighted effective acceleration value determined according to EN ISO 5349 is approximately VP1340A AW 4 50 m s2 VP1550A AW 4 50 m s2 The sound and vibration measurements were obtained with the machine operating on crushed gravel at nominal engine speed VPH70 0006907 Plate Weight kg lbs...

Page 16: ...VPH70 Technical Data wpm_td000450gb fm 14 3 4 Dimensions mm in wpm_gr008416 460 18 610 24 1120 44 ...

Page 17: ...cohol 10 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol by volume commonly referred to as E10 Gasoline containing more than 10 ethanol such as E15 E20 or E85 may not be used because it could damage the engine If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the u...

Page 18: ...re Starting 4 3 1 Read and understand the safety and operating instructions at the beginning of this manual 4 3 2 Check Oil level in the engine Fuel level Condition of the air cleaner Tightness of the external fasteners Condition of the fuel lines ...

Page 19: ... to left d1 4 4 4 Pull starter rope c Note If the oil level in the engine is low the engine will not start If this happens add oil to engine Some engines are equipped with an oil alert light f that will come on while pulling the starter rope 4 4 5 Open choke as engine warms b2 4 4 6 Open throttle fully to operate 4 5 To Stop See Graphic wc_gr000014 4 5 1 Reduce engine RPM to idle by moving throttl...

Page 20: ...low it to dry somewhat before compacting If soil is so dry as to create dust clouds while operating plate some moisture should be added to the ground material to improve compaction This will also reduce service to the air filter For compacting asphalt use a water tank to wet the asphalt and the underside of plate This will prevent asphalt material from sticking Two passes are usually sufficent to ...

Page 21: ...s of the emission control system and may have a bearing on the outcome of a warranty claim 5 2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 5 2 1 Engine Maintenance The chart below lists basic engine maintenance Refer to the engine manufacturer s Operation Manual for additional information Daily before starting After first 20 hrs Every 2 weeks or 50 hrs Every month or 100 hrs Every year or 300 hrs Check fuel lev...

Page 22: ...asphalt it is highly recommended that shockmounts are replaced every year or after 300 hours of usage Daily before starting After first 20 hrs Every 2 weeks or 50 hrs Every month or 100 hrs Every year or 300 hrs Check external hardware Check and adjust drive belt Inspect shockmounts for damage Replace shockmounts as needed Change exciter oil ...

Page 23: ...ng the engine Do not touch the muffler while it is hot Note Refer to section Technical Data for the recommended spark plug type and the electrode gap setting 5 3 1 Remove the spark plug and inspect it 5 3 2 Replace the spark plug if the insulator is cracked or chipped 5 3 3 Clean the spark plug electrodes with a wire brush 5 3 4 Set the electrode gap a 5 3 5 Tighten the spark plug securely NOTICE ...

Page 24: ...flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner A fire or explosion could result To service 5 4 1 Remove air cleaner cover a Remove both elements and inspect them for holes or tears Replace damaged elements 5 4 2 Wash foam element b in solution of mild detergent and warm water Rinse thoroughly in clean water Allow element to dry thoroughly Soak element in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess ...

Page 25: ...kcase with the recommended oil up to the level of the plug opening c See section Technical Data for oil quantity and type 5 5 5 Install the oil filler plug 5 6 Adjusting Engine Speed See Graphic wc_gr000280 Adjust to a full load speed of 3600 100 rpm To adjust engine speed 5 6 1 Place machine on a rubber test mat to prevent it from moving 5 6 2 Start engine and allow it to warm up for a minute 5 6...

Page 26: ...Technical Data Note On some engines the pilot screw is fitted with a limiter cap c to prevent excessive enrichment of the air fuel mixture in order to comply with emission regulations The mixture is set at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the pilot screw 5 8 Cleaning Sediment Cup See Graphi...

Page 27: ...ate Clean plate after use to remove dirt stones and mud caught under the engine console If plate is being used in a dusty area check engine cylinder cooling fins for heavy dirt accumulation Keep engine cylinder fins clean to prevent engine from overheating ...

Page 28: ...les a and b Note On the VP1340 the left front lifting handle a is not present Grasp lifting handle b with both hands 5 10 4 Lift machine as shown To reduce risk of back injury while lifting keep feet flat on ground and shoulder width apart Keep head up and back straight To lift machine mechanically NOTICE Before attempting to lift be sure that lifting devices can safely handle weight of the machin...

Page 29: ...machine on vehicle to prevent machine from sliding or tipping over Tie machine to vehicle at points shown on graphic 5 12 Storage If plate is being stored for more than 30 days 5 12 1 Remove loose stones and dirt from plate 5 12 2 Clean engine cylinder cooling fins 5 12 3 Clean or replace air filter 5 12 4 Change exciter oil 5 12 5 Change engine oil and follow procedures described in engine manual...

Page 30: ... bearings binding Check condition and level of oil in exciter Add or change oil Air filter clogged with dust reducing engine perfor mance Clean or replace air filter Engine speed too low Check engine speed with tachometer Adjust or repair engine to run at correct speed Refer to engine manual Engine running no vibration Engine throttle not open Drive belt loose or broken Adjust or replace Clutch da...

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