Use and Care Manual

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE:

Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintains proper air flow to the

carburetor. Check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt.

1. Remove air cleaner cover (a). Remove both elements and inspect them for

holes or tears. Replace damaged elements.

2. Tap paper element (c) lightly to remove excess dirt. Replace paper element

if it appears heavily soiled.

3. Wash foam element (b) in solution of mild detergent and warm water.

Rinse thoroughly in clean water. Allow element to dry thoroughly. Soak

element in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE:

The spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug

should be intact, free of deposits, and properly gapped. To inspect the spark plug (NGK BP7GS):

1. Pull on the spark plug boot to remove it.

2. Unscrew the spark plug from the plate compactor using the spark plug wrench included with this

product.

3. Visually inspect the spark plug. If it is cracked or chipped, discard and replace with a new spark plug

of the same model (NGK BP7GS).

4. Measure the plug gap with a spark plug gauge. The gap should be 0.7- 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in).

5. If you are re-using the spark plug, use a wire brush to clean any dirt from around the spark plug base

and then re-gap the spark plug.

6. Screw the spark plug back into its place on the plate compactor using the spark plug wrench. Do not

over-tighten spark plug. Recommended tightening of spark plug is ½ to ¾ of a turn after spark plug

gasket contacts spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK:

Clean the fuel tank each year or before storing the plate compactor for extended periods of time. To drain

the fuel tank and carburetor:

1. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.

2. Remove the fuel line between the fuel valve and carburetor.

CAUTION: A small amount of fuel may leak from the hose during removal.

3. Attach a fuel line (not included with the plate compactor) to exposed end of the fuel valve.

4. Position fuel line into an appropriate container and open the fuel valve allowing fuel to flow into the

container.

5. Once fuel is drained, shut off the fuel valve.

6. Start and run the engine until fuel runs out.

7. Unscrew the gas tank cap from the gas tank.

8. Remove the fuel filter cup located inside.

9. Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel and clean.

10. Reinstall the fuel filter cup.

11. Screw the gas tank cap back onto the gas tank.