Operating Guide

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
This equipment and/or its engine may include
evaporative emissions control system components,
required to meet EPA and/or CARB regulations, that
will only function properly when the fuel tank has
been filled to the recommended level. Overfilling
may cause permanent damage to evaporative
emissions control system components. Filling to the
recommended level ensures a vapor gap required to
allow for fuel expansion. Pay close attention while
lling the fuel tank to ensure that the recommended
fuel level inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a
portable gasoline container with an appropriately
sized dispensing spout when lling the tank. Do not
use a funnel or other device that obstructs the view
of the tank lling process.
If the engine is hot,
closing the choke is not
necessary.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Move the engine switch to the
ON position.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
3. Move the choke lever to the
CLOSED position.
SLOWFAST
OPENCLOSED
ONOFF
ONOFF
3. Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten. Always clean up spilled fuel.
1. The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes
before adding fuel.
2. Remove the fuel ller cap and ll the tank. (See engine manual
for fuel capacity, fuel recommendation, and location of fuel
cap.)
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull
your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you
can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
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.
5. Pull the recoil starter until engine compression has become
difcult to pull. Let the recoil return to the home position,
then pull quickly to start the engine. Repeat steps as needed.
Fully open the choke and set the throttle to the FAST position,
before operating the unit.
1. After engine warms up, pull throttle lever to accelerate engine
speed. Plate will begin vibrating and move forward.
2. The plate compactor is designed to run at an engine speed
(engine take off shaft) of 3600 rpm (Normally considered
full throttle). Running the engine at lower rpm will result in a
decrease of compaction force and lower travel speed. It will
create excessive “out-of-sync” vibrations resulting in poor
compaction, maneuverability, excessive wear to the machine,
and discomfort to the operator.
3. In operation, guide the machine, but let the compactor do the
work. Bearing down on the handle is unnecessary and causes
shock absorber wear.
4. On level surfaces the compactor moves forward rapidly. On
uneven surfaces or inclines, light forward pressure on handle
may be required to assist the compactor in moving forward.
5. The number of passes required to reach a desired compaction
level will depend on the soil type and on the soil’s moisture
content. Maximum soil compaction has been reached when
excessive kickback is noticed.
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.
4. Move the throttle lever slightly
to the FAST speed.
OPERATING
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