TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE 9. PLATE COMPACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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| Engine speed too low? | Set engine speed to correct RPM. | |
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| Clutch slips? | Check or replace clutch. | |
Travel speed too low, and vibration is |
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Adjust or replace | |||
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Excessive oil in vibrator? | Drain excess oil and fill to proper level. | ||
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| Malfunction in vibrator housing? | Check eccentric, gears and counter | |
| weights. | ||
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| Replace | ||
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Does not travel forward. | Clutch slips? | Check clutch springs and shoes. | |
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| Vibrator locked? | Check vibrator housing (eccentric, | |
| gears and counterweights) | ||
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MVC98D2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (1/12/11) — PAGE 25
