maintenance
Engine Oil Replacement:
1.Replace engine oil, in first 25 hours of operation and every 50 to 100 hours afterwards.
2.Oil may be drained more easily when it is warm afteroperation (For more details, see separate engine Owner's Manual).
Air Filter (Every 6 Months or 400 Hours)
1.The air filter element (Figure 27) should be cleaned because a clogged air cleaner can cause poor engine starting, lack of power and shorten engine life substantially.
AIR | WING | ELEMENT |
CLEANER | NUT |
Figure 27. Engine Air Filter and Element
2.To clean or replace air filter loosen the wing nut on the air filter housing (Figure 27) remove the cover and take out air filter cartridge. If only cleaning of the air filter is desired blow through the air filter cartridge from the inside, moving a jet of dry compressed air up and down until all dust is removed.
CAUTION
NEVER attempt to check the
CLUTCH
PULLEY
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
Figure 28.
CLUTCH
VIBRATOR
PULLEY
Figure 29.
Replacing the V-belt
Remove the belt cover (Figure 29). Engage an offset wrench 3/4”(19 mm) or the like to vibrator pulley (lower) fastening bolt. Engage wastecloth or the like at midway of
Reinstalling the V-belt
Engage
Checking Clutch
Check the clutch simultaneously with
Replacing Clutch
Remove
CAUTION
When ever the compactor's vibration becomes weak or lost during normal operation regardless of operation hours, check the
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