These powerful machines are designed for compacting granular fill materials and asphalt. The VP3800 is a leader in it’s class in both centrifugal force and operation speed. With 3,800 pounds of centrifugal force you can expect a well-compacted base while traveling at over 100 feet per minute.
• Clear the work area around the machine to prevent tripping or falling onto the plate compactor. • Do not operate the plate compactor on extreme inclines. 3 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
THE EQUIPMENT, WHETHER BASED ON A CLAIM OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST PAID BY YOU FOR THE EQUIPMENT. 4 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
202 LB (92 KG) WATER TANK CAPACITY 2 GAL (7.6 L) LUBRICATING OIL IN EXCITER CASE 14.5 OZ (429CC) OF FULL SYNTHETIC 10W-30 5 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
THROTTLE CLIPS 32362 WATER TANK KIT 32363 WATER TANK 32364 WATER LINE 32365 END CAP (CLOSED) 32366 END CAP (OPEN) 6 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
GAS TANK BASE PLATE FUEL VALVE LEVER AND CHOKE LIFTING LOOP ON/OFF SWITCH BEARING HOUSING AIR FILTER ENGINE MOUNTING NUTS 7 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
Approximately 1" of movement is correct tension. Loosen engine mounting plate and adjust to correct belt tension. Retighten. 8 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
Adjust throttle lever away from front (E) of unit to engage clutch and operate plate compactor. 9 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
EVERY 100 HOURS OR 1 YEAR SPARK PLUG - REPLACE EVERY 300 HOURS OR 2 YEARS CHECK NUTS AND BOLTS BEFORE EACH USE 10 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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6. Cover plate compactor and engine with plastic covering or equivalent and store in a clean, dry place. 11 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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PARTS BREAKDOWN - VP3800 12 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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THROTTLE LEVER-FRICTION STYLE WITH CABLE VP3800 WX2623 #10-24 NYLOK NUT, TOP LOCK STYLE WR370 PH SCREW - 10-24 X 1.25" LONG NYLON WASHER SHOWN 13 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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BELT GUARD WL712 V-BELT, AX31 TRI-POWER KIT EDI# 32359 INCLUDES: REF # NAME PART # A-SECTION, V-BELT, AX31 TRI-POWER WK227 14 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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RETRACTABLE SPRING PLUNGER WITH L-HANDLE 20" ZINC PLATED WX2423 HEX NUT, JAM, 5/8"-11 UNC WR1402 LOCKWASHER, INCH, REGULAR 5/8" WR1420 15 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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WR1078 NOT SHOWN 5/16IN-18 X 2-3/4IN GRADE 5 ZINC HEX CAP SCREW WR1502 NOT SHOWN 00517 NYLON LOCKNUT, 5/16-18 WR118 16 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, 4.0" OD WX2528 HHCS 5/16"-24, UNF X 1.25" WR1419 WASHER, FENDER, EXTRA HEAVY, 5/16 X 1 X 1/8 WR1418 17 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
HHCS 5/16" - 18 UNC, 2 in. LONG WR1396 HHCS, 5/16-18 UNC, 1 in. LONG WR1007 PH SCREW 10-24 X 1.25" LONG WATER TANK OPTION 29543 21 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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WASHER, LOCK, INCH, EXTRA DUTY #10 WR1165 BHCS, 10-24 UNC, 1.5" LONG WR1495 LATCHES, MUD HOPPER WR1150 WATER LINE 32364 22 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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PART # WATER TANK W/STRAP STUD-WP3800W R4436 WATER LINE KIT EDI# 32364 INCLUDES: REF # NAME PART # WATER LINE-WP3800W-CTL R4437 23 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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The water tank can be removed to fill at water source. Simply remove the tank latch and pull the water line from the tank valve. Replace when tank is put back into the water tank bracket 24 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
1. Check for correct belt tension (make sure belt is not too tight) 2. Check throttle cable, making sure it’s correctly connected to carburetor 25 of 26 WS2732 104 S. 8th Ave. Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 • Fax 800-477-6341 / 641-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com...
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104 S. 8th Ave., Marshalltown, IA Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127 Fax 800-477-6341 / 64 1-753-6341 www.MARSHALLTOWN.com WS2732...
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