Maintenance; Storage - Bartell Global B300 Owner's Manual

FORWARD COMPACTOR
OWNER'S MANUAL

MAINTENANCE

Proper maintenance, inspection and storage of your Bartell Plate Compactor is vital to
preserving the performance of your equipment. The most important daily activity is to keep the
equipment clean and prevent the build-up of mud and caked-on dust or particulate. Bartell Plate
Compactors can be cleaned with spray from a hose or pressure washer. Remove all dirt and
residue from the surface of the equipment, including the space between the bridge and plate.
AIR CLEANER - Keep air filter clean at all times. Wash away dust and debris using a non-oil
based cleaning solvent. Let the filter dry before re-installing.
LUBRICATION – Always check engine oil regularly. Use proper engine oil as recommended.
See chart on previous page. Fill crankcase to levels as recommended in manufacture's engine
manual.
SPARK PLUG – Check and clean spark plugs regularly. A fouled, dirty or carboned spark plug
causes hard starting and poor engine performance. Set spark plug gap to recommended
clearance. Refer to engine manual.
BELT TENSION – IMPORTANT!
If there is excessive belt play, there will be a decrease in the impact force and erratic vibration,
which could cause machine damage. The normal belt play should be 1/2" to 5/8" which is
attained by depressing the top section of the belt at the belt guard mounting bracket location.
When adjusting the belt make sure that the clutch is in alignment with exciter pulley. Tighten all
engine mount bolts, adjust the two engines top bolts, and tighten lock nuts.

STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare your plate compactor for extended
storage.
1. Close fuel shut off valve.
2. Siphon excess gasoline from tank.
3. Start engine until it stops from lack of fuel. This will use up all the fuel in the carburetor
and prevent formation of deposits due to evaporation of fuel. Remove spark plug and
pour 2 oz. of SAE 10W-30 motor oil into the cylinder. Slowly crank the engine 2 or 3
times to distribute the oil throughout the cylinder.
4. This will help prevent rust during storage. Replace spark plug.
5. Store the unit in an upright position in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
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