INSPECTION
V-BELT COVER REMOVAL
To inspect the
REMOVE
VIBRATOR |
REMOVE
Figure 6. V-Belt Cover Removal
V-BELT INSPECTION
Visually examine the
Also, examine the belt and determine if it is oil soaked or "glazed " (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt). Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot, which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking.
If the
OIL SOAKED
GLAZED | CORD FAILURE |
WORN BACK
COVER
BROKEN
MISSING RUBBER
CRACKS
SIDEWALL
WEAR
Figure 7. Drive Belt Inspection
V-BELT TENSION
The
| CORRECT | |
CLUTCH | TENSION | |
WHEN DEPRESSED | ||
PULLEY | ||
AS SHOWN. | ||
|
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
Figure 8. V-Belt Tension
VIBRATOR OIL CHECK
1.Place the plate compactor horizontally on a flat surface. Make sure the compactor is level when checking the oil in the vibrator assembly.
2.Check vibrator oil level by removing the oil plug (vibrator oil gauge) as shown in Figure 9. Clean the oil gauge and
3.The vibrator holds approximately 20.3 oz. (600 cc). IMPORTANT, if oil is required, replace using only SAE
Oil gauge
Effective (19mm wrench)
Drain plug (14mm wrench)
Figure 9. Vibrator Oil Check
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