INTRODUCTION Thank you for your selection of POWERKING equipment. We have taken care in the design, manufacture and testing of this products. Should service or spare parts be required, prompt and efficient service is available please visit www.qvtools.com or call 1-800-344-3371 PST. Powerkings goal is to produce power equipment that helps the operator work safely and efficiently. The most important safety device for this or any tool is the operator.
smooth, such as leveling the soil and beaching, finishing the asphalt paving. Applications as followings: Trench compaction Earthworks Road maintenance Landscaping Brick paving Drive way toppings This machine is hard to move forward on wet soil (especially clay soil). It is not suitable for such application. This machine is difficult to level ground with big stones due to insufficient compacting force.
shaft built in. The power source is transmitted from the centrifugal clutch on engine output shaft to the Eccentric rotary shaft via V-belt. Power Transfer Air-cooled single cylinder engine is amounted as power source and centrifugal clutch is fixed on engine output shaft. Centrifugal Clutch engages by running up the engine and engine R.P.M is reduced to suitable number for compacting. The rotation of engine is transmitted from V-pulley integrated with Clutch drum to Vibrator Pulley through V-belt.
tension. Ensure that the four nuts and the set screw lock nuts are tightened after adjustment. ACCESSORIES Transport Trolley-facilitates handling. Hooks into the base plate. FOR SAFETY OPERATION 1. This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages throughout this manual and on the machine. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows.
Before operating this equipment.an individual should read this manual. Whenever possible, operator should be shown how to operate the unit by an experienced operator. Inexperience is hazardous in operating any machine or attachment. Trial and error is not the way to become familiar with a piece of equipment. This is expensive, cuts equipment life and can create machine downtime, inexperience can cause injury or death. The machine should not be left unattended when operating.
flames or sparks. x Shutdown engine before performing service or maintenance. Contact with moving parts can cause serious injury. x Allow machine and engine to cool before performing service or maintenance. Contact with hot components can cause serious burns. Engine See engine operations manual STUTDOWN EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Move throttle lever to “OFF’ position and also turn stop switch to “OFF”. NORMAL SHUTDOWN Move throttle lever quickly from “ON” to “OFF” turn stop switch on engine to “OFF” position.
this machine. Plate compactors are heavy units and should be positioned by two people of appropriate strength. Using the lifting handles provided on the machine, along with correct lifting techniques. MECHANICAL HAZARDS DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are in place. KEEP hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they will cause injury contacted.
repetitive work actions may be harmful to hands and arms. NEVER stand on the unit while it is operating. DO NOT change the governed no-load motor speed above 3,500 r/min. Any increase may result in personal injury and damage to the machine and void warranty. BE CAREFUL not to come in contact with the muffler when the engine is hot, since it can cause severe burns. ENSURE that repairs to the motor and machine are carried out by authorized service centers for Kohler.
NOISE HAZARDS EXCESSIVE NOISE can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing. WEAR an approved hearing protection device to limit noise exposure. As required by occupational health and safety regulations. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ALWAYS wear approved hearing protection when operating this equipment. Protective goggles and a dust mask should be worn at all times. Wear Protective clothing and footwear. ADDITIONAL HAZARDS Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper compaction .Water acts as a lubricant to help slide soil particles together. Too little moisture means inadequate compaction; too much moisture leaves water filled voids that weaken the soil’s load bearing ability. Use fuel as recommended by Engine manufacture. The vibratory motion provides a self-propelling action. Position the handle at the opposite end of the machine to the vibrator. Start the motor using the recoil starter.
slip and lose control when starting or operating the machine. 1. 1-1. Prior to operation Make sure that all dirt, mud, etc., are thoroughly removed from the unit prior to operation. Special effort should be given to the button face of the vibrating plate and those areas adjacent to the cooling air inlet of engine, carburetor, and air cleaner. 1-2. Check all bolts and screws for tightness and make sure all bolts and screws are securely tightness. Loose bolts and screws may cause damage to the unit. 1-3.
IMPORTANT: Use the motor oil SAE When changing the oil, the old oil can be drained by tipping the unit. Regular grade gasoline should be used in the engine. When filling the fuel tank, make sure the fuel filter is used. 2. Caution 2-1. Be careful with the operating place and ventilation. Avoid operating the machine in a closed room, tunnel, or other badly ventilated places, since its exhaust contains deadly poisonous carbon monoxide. 2-2.Be careful with the hot machine.
is liable to catch fire from engine sparks or muffler heat. Wipe off spilled fuel, if any, before starting engine. Be careful not to spill fuel. 2-5.Keep inflammables away from the vicinity of the exhaust port. Be careful with gasoline match, straw and other Flammables, since the exhaust port is subjected to a high temperature. 3. Starting Gasoline Engine. 3-1.Turn the STOP SWITCH clock-wise to the position”1” (ON) 3-2.Open the fuel cock 3-3.
This is the “compression” point. Return the handle to its original position and pull swiftly. Do not pull the rope all the way. After starting the engine, allow the starter handle to return to its original position while still holding the handle. 3-6.Turn the throttle lever to START position (open Byabout 30 degrees). 3-7.Operate Starter In case of recoil starter By pulling the starter knob slowly, you will reach such point where resistance become strong (compression point) by pulling it further.
off the pulled knob but slowly return it original position. 3-8.After starting up the engine, be sure to perform a warm up the engine, be sure to perform a warm up run for 2 to 3 minutes. This should be performed without fail, particularly during winter season. 4 Operation 4-1.As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever to the OPEN position.Fig-8 4-2.Movethe speed control lever from the LOW to the HIGH position.
4-3.When compacting asphalt, it is advisable to paint the bottom face of the vibrating plate with diesel fuel. This will assistant in preventing the plate from sticking to the asphalt. 4-4.When shutting off the vibrator, turn the speed control lever from the HIGH to LOW position. Do not move the speed control lever slowly. 5.Transportation 5-1.Be sure to stop the engine while transporting. WAIT UNTIL ENGINE IS COOL. 5-2.Screw up the fuel tank cap securely and close the fuel valve to avoid fuel leaking.
2 or 3 minutes before stopping. 6-2. Turn the stop switch to the OFF position. 6-3. Close the fuel cock. 7.Service & Storage CAUTION Flammable liquid: stop engine and do not smoke or allow work in immediate area when refueling. Fire or explosion could result from flames or sparks. Moving parts: shutdown engine before performing service or maintenance. Contact with moving parts can cause serious injury. High temperature: Allow machine and engine to cool before performing service or maintenance.
Dirty air cleaner element will cause starting difficulty, power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorted engine life. IN COLD WEATHER TURN THE FILTER COVER SNORKLE TOWARD ENGINE. IN WARM WEATHER TURN SNORKLE AWAY FOR FROM ENGINE. YOUR KOHLER ENGINE IS EQUIPED WITH A 4 STAGE CYCLONIC FILTER WITH COLD AND WARM WEATHER COVER. Keep the air cleaner element clean per Kohler instruction manual. B.Remove Spark plug, clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0.6-0.7mm (0.2-0.3in) Fig-15 C.
B. Pour a few drops of motor oil into the cylinder by moving the spark plug. Rotate the engine severed times by hand so that the cylinder interior is covered with oil. C. Clean the outer surface of the machine with an oil Moistened cloth. Cover the unit and store in a humidity-free, dust-free area. CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENCE Check the oil level in the motor crankcase daily. Check the vibrator oil level weekly. Inspect the rubber and vibration mounts for wear or deterioration.
to vibration. Check v-belt tension, wear and that it is running true, adjust or replace as required. Vibrator Oil Check 1. Place the plate compactor horizontally on flat surface. Make sure the compactor is level when checking the oil in the vibrator assembly. 1. Check vibrator oil level by removing the plug (vibrator oil gauge) as shown in Fig-17. The oil level should be up to the oil plug .If oil is required, replace using SAE motor oil, as suggested in the table Fig-1. 2.
