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- Page 1 Tomahawk Power PCR5030 Reverse Plate Compactor Operation and Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.1 Safety Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.2 Operating Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines ---------------------------- 1.4 Label Locations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.5 Safety and Operating Labels ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.1 Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.2 Operating Principle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.3 Delivery Checks... -
Page 3: Safety Information
The information contained in this manual is based on machines in production at the time of publication. Tomahawk Power reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without express writ- ten permission from Tomahawk Power. -
Page 4: Operating Safety
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol, CAUTION indicates a potentially hazard- ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. 1.2 Operating Safety - DO NOT modify the machine without the prior consent of the manufacturer. We do not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modification. -
Page 5: Operator Safety While Using Internal Combustion Engines
-Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Fuel trapped in the cylinder may eject from the spark plug opening. -ENSURE that the petrol is only stored in an approved storage container. -DO NOT refuel the engine while it is in operation or hot. -DO NOT operate or refuel the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation. -
Page 6: Label Locations
A hot mu ler could ignite the debris and start a fire. -NEVER run the engine without the air filter. 1.4 Label Locations 1.5 Safety and Operating Labels Tomahawk machines use international pictorial labels where needed. These labels are described next:... - Page 7 MEANING LABEL DANGER! Engine emits carbon monoxide; operate only in well-ventilated areas. Read the Operator’s Manual for machine information. No sparks, flames, or burning objects near the machine. Shut o the engine before refu- eling. Use only clean, filtered, unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Always wear hearing and eye protection when operating this machine.
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Page 8: Operation
A nameplate listing of the model number and serial number is attached to each unit. Please record the information found on this plate so it will be available if the nameplate is lost or damaged. When requesting service information, the serial number should be specified in the unit. -
Page 9: Operating Principle
2.2 Operating Principle The following instructions were compiled to provide you information on how to obtain long and trouble free use of the unit. Periodic maintenance of this unit is essential. Read the manual in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully. Failure to do so may injure yourself or a bystander. -
Page 10: To Start
2.5 To Start 2.5 .1 Diesel Engine 1. Oil filling and level inspections must be carried out with the engine on a flat surface. 2. Remove oil filter cap, pour the oil in and reassemble oil cap. 3. Make sure that it is nearly at max., fit the dipstick correctly back in place. 4. - Page 11 10. Take the handle and pull the rope so ly until it is extended to its full limit. Let the rope rewind completely. Start the engine pulling strongly on the rope. 11. To stop the engine, move the accelerator lever into the stop position. 2.5.2 Gas Engine with Electric Starter 1.
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Page 12: To Stop
2.5.3 Petrol Engine 1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the right. 2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke to ON by moving the choke lever fully to the le . If restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required. -
Page 13: Operation
2.8 Operation Run engine at full throttle and allow plate to pull itself along at its normal speed. Depending on the material being compacted, three or four passes are recommended to achieve the best compaction. The machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous and granular materials. Granular soils such as silt and clay are best compacted using the impact force produced by a vibrating rammer. -
Page 14: How To Assemble Transport Wheel
2.11 How to Assemble Transport Wheel 3. Maintenance 3.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule A er Every Every Every Every Every Daily first 20 1000 hours hours hours hours hours hours Check oil level Check air filter Check for damage and leaks Change engine oil Clean air filter Check V-belt... -
Page 15: Exciter Oil
These inspection intervals are for operation under normal conditions. Adjust your inspection intervals based on the number of hours the plate compactor is in use, and particular working conditions. CAUTION 3.2 Exciter Oil When changing the exciter oil, place the exciter on a flat, horizontal surface, remove the drain plug located at the bottom-right of the vibrator, and simply tip the compactor to drain the oil. -
Page 16: Air Cleaner
3.4 Air Cleaner 1. The air filter should be cleaned because if clogged it may cause issues when starting the engine, less power and may shorten the engine’s life substantially. 2. To clean replace air filter loosen the wing nut on the air filter housing (Figure 1), remove the cover and take out air filter cartridge. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
3.7 Troubleshooting 3.7.1 Machine Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION SYMPTOM The V-belt is slipping. Adjust or change the V-belt. Does not advance. The clutch is slipping. Check or change the clutch. It vibrates, but does The vibrator may be on a Try on new surface. - Page 18 3.7.2 Engine Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION SYMPTOM Check gap, insulation or replace Spark plug bridging. spark plug. Di icult to start, fuel is Carbon deposit on spark plug. Clean or replace spark plug. available, but no SPARK Check spark plug insulation, replace if at spark plug.
- Page 19 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION SYMPTOM “Weak in power” Clean or replace air cleaner. Air cleaner not clean. compression is proper Check float adjustment, re-build Improper level in carburetor. carburetor. and does not misfire. Clean or replace spark plug. Defective spark plug. Replace with correct type of spark plug.
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Page 20: Technical Data
4.5 m/s2 WARRANTY Tomahawk Power products are covered by a Warranty for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship provided that: -The product concerned has been operated and maintained in accordance with the oper- ating instructions. -
Page 21: Maintenance Record
MAINTENANCE RECORD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN Tomahawk Power’s PCR5030 Reverse Plate Compactor has been assembled with care and will provide years of service. Preventive maintenance and routine service are essen- tial to the long life of your plate compactor. A er reading through this manual thorough- ly, you will find that you can do some of the regular maintenance yourself. - Page 22 USA (866) 577-4476 MX 01 (800) 099 0778 www.tomahawk-power.com contacto@tomahawk-power.com...
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