Operating Guide
5. Remove pipe plug from top of exciter housing. Tilt housing
upside down so oil drains from exciter. Examine oil for metal
chips as a precaution to future problems. (See Figure 9b)
6. Return plate housing to the upright position.
7. Fill the exciter housing with exciter oil. (See Figure 9c)
8. Apply pipe sealant to pipe plug and reinstall into top of exciter
housing.
9. Reinstall deck, V-belt(s) and belt guard.
Do not overfill - overfilling can result in excessive
temperatures in the exciter.
Figure 9c
Figure 9b
Exciter
Exciter Shaft
STORAGE
At the end of the season (or if the plate compactor will not be used
for 30 days or longer), follow the storage instructions below.
1. Run the engine until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty
and it stops due to lack of fuel.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Lubricate the machine as instructed.
4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the plate compactor
thoroughly.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand affected
areas before painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent
the metal parts from rusting.
6. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace
any damaged parts.
Refer to the Engine Manual for information on
storing your engine.
7. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place out of the
reach of children.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored fuel containing ethanol
or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days. Stale fuel has high
gum content and can clog the carburetor and restrict fuel ow.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stops. This ensures
no fuel is left in the carburetor, and helps prevent deposits
from forming inside the carburetor, which can damage the
engine.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine.
Rell with fresh oil of the grade recommended in the Engine
Manual.
4. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 60
ml of SAE-30 of high quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull
the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil. Replace the spark
plug.
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