BP-25H CE GASOLINEVIBRATOR — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)

Maintenance Instructions

To receive trouble-free service from your MQ BP-25H CE gasoline vibrator, follow these instructions, as well as the instructions contained in the engine operating manual, flexible shaft operations manual and the vibrator head operations manual.

The flexible shafting requires cleaning and lubrication every 100 hours of operation. See flexible shaft maintenance instructions shipped with shaft.

Vibrator heads should be inspected and relubricated every 100 hours of operation. See vibrator head maintenance instructions shipped with vibrator head.

Heat should be used to break down

NOTE the loctite while you unthread the headfromtheshaft.Thiswillprevent possibledamagetothethreadsfrom

the loctite.

WARNING - STOPPING ENGINE (MAINTENANCE)

Whenever assembling, lubricating, or adjusting any part of the gasoline vibrator make certain to stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug.

Daily

Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. Check the gearbox for oil leaks. Repair or replace as needed.

Weekly

Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the fuel tank.

Remove or clean the filter at the bottom of the tank.

Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 22), then adjust the spark gap to 0.024 ~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm). This unit has electronic ignition, which requires no adjustments.

GAP

0.028-0.031 IN.

 

 

(0.7-0.8 MM.)

Figure 22. Spark Plug Gap

Engine Oil

1.Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in Figure 23.

2.Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

3.Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed in Table 3. For engine oil capacity, see Table 2 (engine specifications). DO NOT overfill.

4.Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten securely.

Figure 23. Engine Oil (Draining)

Dispose of used oil properly.

NOTEDO NOT pour used oil on the ground or down a drain.

Used oil can generally be taken to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Follow all required environmental rules and regulations required in your area concerning the disposal of hazardous waste such as used oil and oil filters.

Vibrating Head

Always inspect vibrating head for damage to threads after every assembly. Replace housing and head as necessary.

Measure vibrations per minute at the head to determine if bearings in head require replacement.

Flexible Shaft

Remove, clean grease, the shaft core and bearings every 100 hours. Use Shell Durina EP2 or equivalent grease. Wipe off old grease completely and apply new grease to shaft evenly.

DO NOT allow water, dust or foreign debris to enter the flexible hose while reassembling.

BP-25H CE GASOLINE VIBRATOR — OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #4 (12/19/07) — PAGE 23

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Multiquip manual BP-25H CE Gasolinevibrator Maintenance Engine