TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE 8. PLATE COMPACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTON

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine speed too low?

Set engine speed to correct RPM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clutch slips?

Check or replace clutch.

 

 

Travel speed too low, and vibration is

 

 

 

 

V-belt slips?

Adjust or replace V-belt.

 

 

weak.

 

 

 

 

Excessive oil in vibrator?

Drain excess oil and fill to proper level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malfunction in vibrator housing?

Check eccentric, gears and counter

 

 

 

weights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing Failure?

Replace Bearing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insufficient engine output?

Check engine, compression etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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