INSPECTION
CAUTION
DO NOT overfill hydraulic oil tank. This could cause oil leaks and sluggish operation. Clean cap and surrounding area before opening to prevent dirt from entering oil tank.
5.When adding hydraulic oil, only fill to the specified oil level as marked on the front of the hydraulic oil tank (Figure 7). DO NOT overfill.
OIL
TANK
OIL LEVEL
Figure 7. Oil Tank (Front View)
Checking the Air Cleaner
1.To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2.Loosen the wing nut (Figure 8), remove the air cleaner cover.
AIR
CLEANER
WING
NUT
Figure 8. Checking the Air Cleaner
3.Remove the air cleaner element (Figure 9) and inspect it for signs of wear or dirt. If air cleaner element is dirty, clean or replace element.
ELEMENT
Figure 9. Air Cleaner Element
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel if the engine is hot or running.
Checking The Fuel
1.Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.
2.Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with diesel fuel (Figure 10 ).
3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT