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Meiwa KP50 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
AND PARTS MANUAL
For KP30A / KP50
VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTORS
October 10, 2015

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  • Page 1 OPERATION/MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL For KP30A / KP50 VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTORS October 10, 2015...
  • Page 2 SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES Contents ......................................Page OVERVIEW ..................................1 PRE-START INSPECTION..............................1 OPERATING ..................................1 MAINTENANCE ................................. 2 OERATING PROCEDURES ..........................………….. 2 OVERVIEW BEFORE YOU OPERATE, MAINTAIN OR IN ANY OTHER WAY, OPERATE THIS MACHINE: READ and STUDY this manual. KNOW how to safely use the unit’s controls and what you must do for safe maintenance. The machine has been built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and the recognized safety rules.

  • Page 3: Bars

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES CHECK for WARNING tags placed on the machine. DO NOT operate the equipment until repairs have been made and the WARNING tags have been removed by authorized personnel. KNOW the location of the Emergency Shut-Down Control if the machine is so equipped. OPERATING In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes in the behavior of the machine during operation, stop the machine immediately and report the malfunction to the competent authority/person.
  • Page 4 SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES Any safety devices removed for set-up, maintenance or repair purposes must be refitted and checked immediately upon completion of the maintenance and repair work. Ensure that all consumables and replaced parts are disposed of safely and with minimum environmental impact. AVOID, whenever possible, servicing, cleaning or examining the unit with the engine running.
  • Page 6 Each publication is reviewed and revised, as required, to update and include these changes in later editions. MEIWA reserves the right to modify or make changes within a specific model group without notice and without incurring any liability to retrofit units previously shipped from the factory.
  • Page 8 SECTION 3 - SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION AND METRIC CONVERSION Contents Page INTERNATIONAL MACHINE SYMBOLS ______________________________________________________________1 INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY SYMBOLS ______________________________________________________________2 METRIC CONVERSIONS __________________________________________________________________________ 4 INTERNATIONAL MACHINE SYMBOLS The following explains the meaning of international symbols that may appear on your machine OIL PRESSURE BRAKE HOURS WATER...

  • Page 9: International Highway Symbols

    SECTION 3 - SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION AND METRIC CONVERSION INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY SYMBOLS The following symbols may also appear in a yellow square instead of a red triangle. Road bends Uneven road Dangerous bend Ridge Double bend Dangerous descent Slippery road Steep ascent Loose gravel No entry for power driven Carriageway narrows...

  • Page 10: Metric Conversions

    SECTION 3 - SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION AND METRIC CONVERSION Two-way traffic “give way” sign Other dangers Stop sign (new) Level crossing Stop sign (old) Level crossing “priority road” sign No entry for vehicles exceeding No entry weight Closed to all vehicles in both entry vehicles axle...
  • Page 11 SECTION 3 - SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION AND METRIC CONVERSION TO CONVERT INTO MULTIPLY BY OMREGNET FRA MULTIPLICERES MED Pound/sq.in 14.50 Kilopascals 100. Centigrade Fahrenheit (C° x 9/5) + 32 Centimeters Inches 0.3937 Centimeters Millimeters 10.0 Circumference Radians 6.283 Cubic centimeters cu.inches 0.06102 Degrees (angle) Radians...
  • Page 12 SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Page SAFETY CHECKS - PRE-STARTING _________________________________________________________ 1 INSPECTION PRIOR TO OPERATION _________________________________________________________2 OPERATION _____________________________________________________________________________ 2 STORAGE _______________________________________________________________________________ 6 Improper maintenance can be hazardous. Read and understand SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES before you perform any maintenance, service or repairs.

  • Page 13: Operation

    SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NSPECTION PRIOR TO OPERATION CHECK ENGINE OIL Before checking or refilling engine oil, be sure the compactor is located on a stable level surface. Do not thread the gauge into oil filler to check oil level. If the oil level is below the lower level line on the dipstick, refill with the proper oil to the upper level (to the neck of oil filler).
  • Page 14 SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION STARTING 1. Turn the STOP SWITCH (1, Figure 4-1) clockwise to the position “I” (ON). Figure 4-1 2. Open the FUEL COCK (1, Figure 4-2) located under the fuel tank. Figure 4-2 3. Close the CHOKE LEVER (1, Figure 4-3). If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, close the Choke Lever fully.
  • Page 15 SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Position THROTTLE LEVER (Figure 4-5) to “LOW” speed position. Avoid fully pulling out the rope. Return the Handle to its original position. 5.Pull the STARTER HANDLE (1, Figure 4-4) of RECOIL STARTER slowly until resistance is felt. This is the “COMPRESSION” point.
  • Page 16 SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RUNNING 1. Shift the Throttle Lever (Figure 4-5) to “HIGH” speed position quickly. Vibration starts and the unit moves forward.. Figure 4-5 STOPPING 1. Shift the throttle lever (Figure 4-5) to “LOW” speed position. 2. Allow the engine to run at low speed for 2-3 minutes before stopping. 3.

  • Page 17: Storage

    SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.Close the fuel cock (1, Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7 Do not stop engine suddenly while running at high speed LONG STORAGE Discharge fuel (No Smoking !) Remove the strainer cup of the fuel cock, place the strainer over a container and open the fuel cock to discharge fuel from the fuel tank.
  • Page 18 All oil levels are to be checked with the machine parked on a level surface, and while the oil is cold, unless otherwise specified. TABLE 5-1 FLUID CAPACITIES FUEL/OIL APPROXIMATE CAPACITY KP30 KP50 ENGINE FUEL (Unleaded Gasoline) ______________________________ 1.5 litter 1.5 litter VIBRATORY SHAFT CASE OIL(SAE 10W30) _______________________ 0.2 litter ENGINE OIL (SAE 10W30) ______________________________________ 0.3 litter...
  • Page 19 SECTION 6 - INITIAL BREAK-IN MAINTENANCE Contents Page ENGINE OIL __________________________ ___________________________________________________ 1 GENERAL INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________ 2 Improper maintenance can be hazardous. Read and understand SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES before you perform any maintenance, service or repairs. ENGINE OIL Drain the engine oil after the first 20 hours of operation.
  • Page 20 SECTION 6 - INITIAL BREAK-IN MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Perform the following maintenance checks after the initial break in period. 1. Check Bolts and Nuts for looseness. Tighten it if necessary. 2. Check for fuel and oil leak. 3. Keep the RUBBER BUFFER away from oil and fuel. 4.
  • Page 21 SECTION 7 - TOUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL MAINTENANCE Contents Page TROUBLE SHOOTING _____________________________________________________________________ 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE _________________________ ________________________________________ 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start. a)Spark plug is defective Clean or replace. b)Air in the fuel system. Bleed air completely. c) Fuel tank is empty. Fill Tank d)Carburetor is clogged Clean or replace, if necessary.

  • Page 22: Bars

    SECTION 7 - TOUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Engine RPM is adjusted to as below: KP60/KP50 LOW 1600 - 1800 rpm HIGH 3500 – 3600 rpm 2. Check Bolts and Nuts for looseness. Tighten it if necessary. 3. Check for fuel and oil leak.
  • Page 23 SECTION 8 - 10 HOUR OR DAILY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Contents Page ENGINE OIL _____________________________________________________________________________ 1 AIR CLEANER ___________________________________________________________________________ 1 FASTENING HARDWARE __________________________________________________________________ 2 Improper maintenance can be hazardous. Read and understand SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES before you perform any maintenance, service or repairs.
  • Page 24 SECTION 8 - 10 HOUR OR DAILY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Figure 8-1 Parts No. Detail 274-32602-10 AIR CLEANER AY 230-32620-08 PACKING 274-32603-07 ELEMENT SET 017-60600-20 SELF LOCK NUT Remove the element assembly (520). Separate foam element (520, left) from paper element (520,right). Check both elements for holes or tears and replace if necessary.
  • Page 25 SECTION 9 - 50 HOUR OR WEEKLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Contents Page ENGINE OIL _____________________________________________________________________________ 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL _____________________________________________________________________ 2 CHECK ENGINE OIL Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. Be sure machine is on a firm level surface and stopped. 1.

  • Page 26: Liters

    SECTION 9 - 50 HOUR OR WEEKLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHANGE ENGINE OIL Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. Be sure machine is on a firm level surface and stopped. Stop the engine, loosen and remove the drain plug (4, Figure 9-1), drain the oil and reinstall the drain plug before refilling with oil.
  • Page 27 SECTION 10 - 100 HOUR OR MONTHLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE * No 100 Hour or Semi-Annual Routine Maintenance is required.* 10-1,10-2...
  • Page 28 SECTION 11 - 250 HOUR OR QUARTERLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE No 250 Hour or Semi-Annual Routine Maintenance is required.* 11-1,11-2...
  • Page 29 SECTION 12- 500 HOUR OR SEMI-ANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE No 500 Hour or Semi-Annual Routine Maintenance is required. * 12-1,12-2...
  • Page 30 SECTION 13 - 1000 HOUR OR ANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE * No 1000 Hour or Annual Routine Maintenance is required.* 13-1,13-2...
  • Page 31 SECTION 14 - ROUTINE ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE RPM Adjust the engine rpm per specifications and productions in the engine manual. V-BELT TENSION Adjust the v-belt tension so that a light pressure on the belt between the two pulleys deflects the belt 3/16 to 3/8 inch (5 to10 14-1,14-2...
  • Page 32 SECTION 15 - MISCELLANEOUS AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NOTE No Miscellaneous or Optional Equipment * 15-1,15-2...
  • Page 33 SECTION 16 - SCHEMATICS NOTE No Schematics are necessary for this unit. * 16-1,16-2...

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