Operation Instructions; Setting Up Your Plate Compactor; Prior To Operation - Bartell Global B300 Owner's Manual

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FORWARD COMPACTOR

OWNER'S MANUAL

SETTING UP YOUR PLATE COMPACTOR

Your Bartell Plate Compactor can come fully assembled with the handle and engine

already installed. If the handle has been removed for shipping, it must be reinstalled before the

equipment can be used. Assemble the handle using the included rubber vibration dampers,

washers and bolts. Attach the throttle cable to the engine throttle and test the motion of the

engine's throttle lever with the motion of the throttle control on the handle. Bartell equipment is

shipped without engine oil or gasoline, so fill these fluids per your engine's instruction manual

before proceeding. When starting an engine for the first time, or after a long period of storage,

several pulls may be required before the engine runs. NEVER attempt to add fuel or oil to the

engine while it is running. Shut down the engine and allow it to cool before opening the fuel cap

for refueling. NEVER smoke while handling gasoline. If gasoline is spilled anywhere on or

around the equipment wipe it up and allow the fumes to clear before starting the engine.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Make sure that all dirt, mud, etc., are thoroughly removed from the unit prior to operation.

Special effort should be given to the bottom face of the vibrating plate and those areas

adjacent to the cooling air inlet of engine, carburetor, and air cleaner.

2. Check all bolts and screws for tightness and make sure all bolts and screws are securely

tightened. Loose bolts and screws may cause damage to the unit.

3. Check the V-belt for tightness. The normal slack should be approximately 10-15mm

(1/2") when the belts are forcibly depressed in the middle position between the two

sheaves. If there is excess belt play, there could be a decrease in the impact force or

erratic vibration, causing machine damage.

4. Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is low, it should

be refilled. Use the proper motor oil as suggested by the engine

manufacturer.

5. Remove the oil plug in the exciter base and check the oil level. Make

sure the compactor is level when checking. The oil level should be up

to the oil plug. Every month or every 200 hours of operation, replace

the oil. (Fig.1)

IMPORTANT: When changing the oil, the old oil can be drained by tipping the unit.

The oil will drain easily while it is hot. A regular grade gasoline should be used in the engine.

When filling the fuel tank, make sure the fuel filter is used.

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Summer

Spring/ Fall

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