Use and Care Manual

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control the forward motion.
• Steer the machine by moving the handle sideways to the right or left．
• A LWAY S maintain good footing so that you do not slip and lose control when starting or operating
the machine.
Prior to operation
• Make sure that all dirt, mud, etc. are thoroughly removed from the unit prior to operation．Special
effort should be given to the bottom face of the vibrating plate and those areas adjacent to the cooling
air inlet of engine, carburetor, and air cleaner．
• Check all bolts and screws for tightness and make sure all bolts and screws are securely
tightened．Loose bolts and screws may cause damage to the Unit．
• Check the V-belt for tightness．The normal slack should be approximately 10-15mm (1/2") when the
belts are forcibly depressed in the middle position between the two sheaves．If there is excess belt
play, there could be a decrease in the impact force or erratic vibration, causing machine damage．
• Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is low, it should be refilled．
• Remove the oil plug to check the oil level．Make sure the compactor is level when checking．The oil
level should be up to the oil plug．Every month or every 200 hours of operation，replace the oil．
• Use the motor oil SAE When changing the oil, the old oil can be drained by tipping the unit．The oil
will drain easily while it is hot.
• A regular grade gasoline should be used in the engine. When filling the fuel tank. Make sure the fuel
filter is used．
• Be careful with the operating place and ventilation. Avoid operating the machine in a closed room,
tunnel, or other badly ventilated places．
• Be careful with the hot members．Mufflers and other hot members are dangerous．Do not touch them.
• Observe with the following cautions when transporting．Clamp fuel tank cap securely．And turn the
fuel valve OFF at the source during. Drain gasoline from fuel tank before transporting over a long
distance or on rough roads．
• Stop engine without fail before replenishing fuel tank. Never replenish gasoline while the engine is
running or remains hot otherwise spilled or evaporated fuel is liable to catch fire from engine sparks
or muffler heat．Wipe off spilled fuel.
• Keep inflammable away from the vicinity of the exhaust port．Be careful with gasoline match, straw
and other inflammable, since the exhaust port is subjected to a high temperature.
1. Start the engine.
2. As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever to the OPEN position.
3. Move the speed control lever from the MIN to the MAX position．