Operation; Maintenance - SMART SM-03-642 Manual

11. COMPACTOR OPERATION
Adding fuel
Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the separate
Engine Manual packed with the Plate Compactor.
More detailed description of the engine operation
and all related precautions and procedures can be
found in the Engine Manual
packed separately with the unit.
Starting Engine
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke to the
CLOSE position. To restart a warm engine, leave
the choke lever in the OPEN position.
3. Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST
position.
4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
5. Operate the starter.
Operating
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.
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's will result
in a decrease of compaction force and lower
travel speed. It will create excessive "out-of-
synch" 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
type and moisture content of soil. Maximum
soil compaction has been reached when
excessive kickback is noticed.
ENG
When using a compactor on asphalt,
Water Sprinkler Kit is required to
help prevent the bottom plate from
adhering to the hot asphalt surface.
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.
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
compacting. This will also reduce service to the
air filter.
Stopping Engine
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn
the engine switch to the OFF position. Under
normal conditions, use the following procedure:
1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
2. Let engine idle for one or two minutes.
3. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
Do not move choke control to CLOSE to
stop engine. Backfire or engine
damage may occur.
Idle Speed
Set throttle control lever to its "low" position to
reduce stress on the engine when compacting is
not being performed. Lowering the engine speed
to idle the engine will help extend the life of the
engine, as well as conserve fuel and reduce the
noise level of the machine.

12. MAINTENANCE

Maintaining your compactor will insure long life to
the machine and its components.
Preventive Maintenance
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Keep the engine's throttle lever in its SLOW
position, and remove spark plug wire from spark
plug and secure.
3. Inspect the general condition of the plate