Operators Manual
Table Of Contents
- Vibroplate
- Foreword 3
- 1. Emission System Control Information 4
- 2. Safety Information 5
- 3. Technical Data 15
- 4. Operation 18
- 5. Maintenance 23
- 5.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 23
- 5.2 Cleaning Plate 25
- 5.3 Drive Belt 25
- 5.4 Exciter Lubrication 26
- 5.5 Spark Plug 27
- 5.6 Engine Oil 28
- 5.7 Air Cleaner 29
- 5.8 Cleaning Sediment Cup 30
- 5.9 Adjusting Engine Speed 30
- 5.10 Carburetor Adjustment 31
- 5.11 Troubleshooting 32
- 5.12 Storage 33
- 5.13 Lifting Machine 34
- 5.14 Transporting Machine 35
- Foreword
- 7.1 Emission Control Systems Warranty Statement
- 2. Safety Information
- 2.1 Laws Pertaining to Spark Arresters
- 2.2 Operating Safety
- 2.3 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines
- 2.4 Service Safety
- 2.5 Label Locations
- 2.6 Warning and Informational Labels
- 2.7 Operating Labels
- 3. Technical Data
- 3.1 Engine Data
- 3.2 Machine Data
- 3.3 Sound and Vibration Specifications
- 3.4 Dimensions
- 4. Operation
- 4.1 Recommended Fuel
- 4.2 Before Starting
- 4.3 To Start
- 4.4 To Stop
- 4.5 Application
- 4.6 Operation
- 4.7 Wheel Kit (0162986)
- 5. Maintenance
- 5.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
- 5.2 Machine Maintenance
- 5.3 Cleaning Plate
- 5.4 Drive Belt
- 5.5 Exciter Lubrication
- 5.6 Spark Plug
- 5.7 Engine Oil
- 5.8 Air Cleaner
- 5.9 Cleaning Sediment Cup
- 5.10 Adjusting Engine Speed
- 5.11 Carburetor Adjustment
- 5.12 Troubleshooting
- 5.13 Storage
- 5.14 Lifting Machine
- 5.15 Transporting Machine
- Blank Page
WP 1540A/AW Operation
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4.6 Operation
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Run engine at full throttle and allow plate to pull itself along at its
normal speed. When operating on an incline it may be necessary to
assist plate by pushing it forward slightly. Depending on the material
being compacted, three or four passes are recommended to achieve
the best compaction.
While a certain amount of moisture in the soil is necessary, excessive
moisture may cause soil particles to stick together and prevent good
compaction. If soil is extremely wet, allow it to dry somewhat before
compacting.
If soil is so dry as to create dust clouds while operating plate, some
moisture should be added to the ground material to improve
compaction. This will also reduce service to the air filter.
For compacting asphalt, open water tank valve (a1) to wet asphalt and
underside of plate. This will prevent asphalt material from sticking. Two
or three passes are usually sufficent to ensure good compaction.
When using plate on paving stones, attach a pad to the bottom of the
plate to prevent chipping or grinding surface of the stones. A special
urethane pad designed for this purpose is available as an optional
accessory.
NOTICE: DO NOT operate plate on concrete or on extremely hard,
dry, compacted surfaces. The plate will jump rather than vibrate and
could damage both plate and engine.
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