TPC170H Reverse Plate Compactor Operation and Instruction Manual
Table of Contents 1. Safety Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 1.1 Safety Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 1.2 Operating Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 1.3 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines ---------------------------- 5 1.
This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain this model. For your own safety and protection from injury, carefully read, understand and observe the safety instructions described in this manual. Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine. If you lose this manual or need an additional copy, please contact Tomahawk Power LLC or visit www.tomahawk-power.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol, CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. 1.2 Operating Safety - DO NOT modify the machine without the prior consent of the manufacturer. We do not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modification. - NEVER operate the machine for any purpose for which it is not intended. -Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death. Beware of uneven or slippery work surface.
-Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Fuel trapped in the cylinder may eject from the spark plug opening. -ENSURE that the petrol is only stored in an approved storage container. -DO NOT refuel the engine while it is in operation or hot. -DO NOT operate or refuel the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation. -DO NOT refuel the engine in the vicinity of sparks, a naked flame or smoking. -DO NOT overfill the fuel tank and avoid spilling petrol when refueling.
-ALWAYS keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc. A hot muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire. -NEVER run the engine without the air filter. 1.4 Label Locations 1.5 Safety and Operating Labels Tomahawk machines use international pictorial labels where needed.
LABEL MEANING DANGER! Engine emits carbon monoxide; operate only in well-ventilated areas. Read the Operator’s Manual for machine information. No sparks, flames, or burning objects near the machine. Shut off the engine before refueling. Use only clean, filtered, unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Always wear hearing and eye protection when operating this machine. CAUTION! Read and understand the supplied Operator’s Manual before operating the machine.
A nameplate listing of the model number and serial number is attached to each unit. Please record the information found on this plate so it will be available if the nameplate is lost or damaged. When requesting service information, the serial number should be specified in the unit. 2. OPERATION 2.1 Controls Ref. Description 8 Ref.
2.2 Operating Principle The following instructions were compiled to provide you information on how to obtain long and trouble free use of the unit. Periodic maintenance of this unit is essential. Read the manual in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully. Failure to do so may injure yourself or a bystander. 2.3 Delivery Checks Upon receiving your new machine: -Read the handbook completely—it could save a great deal of unnecessary expense. -Read the engine manual supplied.
2.5 To Start 2.5 .1 Diesel Engine 1. Oil filling and level inspections must be carried out with the engine on a flat surface. 2. Remove oil filter cap, pour the oil in and reassemble oil cap. 3. Make sure that it is nearly at max., fit the dipstick correctly back in place. 4. Check and refill oil up to the maximum level. 5. Should start-up be difficult, purge air from union as indicated in the figure. 6. Do not fill the fuel tank completely, but just up to 1cm (0.
10. Take the handle and pull the rope softly until it is extended to its full limit. Let the rope rewind completely. Start the engine pulling strongly on the rope. 11. To stop the engine, move the accelerator lever into the stop position. 2.5.2 Gas Engine with Electric Starter 1. Do not actuate starter for more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait 1 minute before repeating attempt. If engine does not start after two attempts, trace the cause according to the Diagnosis Chart. 2.
2.5.3 Petrol Engine 1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the right. 2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke to ON by moving the choke lever fully to the left. If restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required. However, if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial choke may be required. 3. Turn the engine ON/OFF lever clockwise to the 1” position. 4. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right.
2.8 Operation Run engine at full throttle and allow plate to pull itself along at its normal speed. Depending on the material being compacted, three or four passes are recommended to achieve the best compaction. The machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous and granular materials. Granular soils such as silt and clay are best compacted using the impact force produced by a vibrating rammer. Where possible, the site should be graded and leveled before commencing compaction.
2.11 How to Assemble Transport Wheel 3. Maintenance 3.
CAUTION These inspection intervals are for operation under normal conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the number of hours the plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions. 3.2 Exciter Oil When changing the exciter oil, place the exciter on a flat, horizontal surface, remove the drain plug located at the bottom-right of the vibrator, and simply tip the compactor to drain the oil. Note that the oil will drain more easily while it is hot. DO NOT pour in too much oil. 3.
3.4 Air Cleaner 1. The air filter should be cleaned because if clogged it may cause issues when starting the engine, less power and may shorten the engine’s life substantially. 2. To clean replace air filter loosen the wing nut on the air filter housing (Figure 1), 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. 3.
3.7 Troubleshooting 3.7.1 Machine Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION The V-belt is slipping. Adjust or change the V-belt. The clutch is slipping. Check or change the clutch. It vibrates, but does not move. The vibrator may be on a slippery surface. Try on new surface. Travels reverse very slowly. Lack of hydraulic oil. Add oil. Air in the circuit. Check and purge the circuit. Travels forward very slowly. Too much hydraulic oil. Drain the excess oil. Hydraulic oil leaks.
3.7.2 Engine Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES Spark plug bridging. Difficult to start, fuel is Carbon deposit on spark plug. available, but no SPARK at spark plug. Short circuit due to deficiency. Difficult to start, fuel is available, and SPARK is present at spark plug. No fuel present at carburetor. “Weak in power” compression is proper but misfires. 18 Clean or replace spark plug. Check spark plug insulation, replace if needed. Improper spark plug gap. Set to proper gap.
SYMPTOM “Weak in power” compression is proper and does not misfire. Engine overheats. Rotational speed fluctuates. Recoil starter malfunction. POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Air cleaner not clean. Clean or replace air cleaner. Improper level in carburetor. Check float adjustment, re-build carburetor. Defective spark plug. Clean or replace spark plug. Spark plug heat value improper. Replace with correct type of spark plug. Correct type of fuel. Replace with correct type of fuel. Cooling fins dirty.
TECHNICAL DATA Working Size (in): Model PC5030 Series A B C D 49.9 39.7 27.3 19.6 Sound Specification (According to 2000/14/EC) Model Guaranteed sound power level PC5030 series with Petrol Engine 108dB(A) Vibration Specification (According to ISO 2631 and EN 1033) : Model PCR5030 4.
Impact damage is not covered under warranty. Clutches are not covered under any warranty. Engines are officially guaranteed by Honda. MAINTENANCE RECORD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN Tomahawk Power’s PCR5030 Reverse Plate Compactor has been assembled with care and will provide years of service. Preventive maintenance and routine service are essential to the long life of your plate compactor.
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