Kushlan PDR80 Owner's Manual

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PDR80

Tamping Rammer

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Page 1 PDR80 Tamping Rammer Owner’s Manual This manual provides information regarding the operation and maintenance of these products. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ......................1 2. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION ........3. SAFETY INFORMATION ..................6 3.1 Operating Safety ....................6 3.2 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines ........8 3.3 Service Safety ................
Page 3 6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ................19 6.2 Servicing Air Cleaner .....................20 6.3 Engine Oil ......................21 6.4 Lubrication ......................22 6.5 Shoe Hardware .....................23 6.6 Long-Term Storage ....................23 6.7 Troubleshooting .....................24...
Page 4: Foreword
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 1. FOREWORD This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain this model. For your own safety and protection from injury, carefully read, understand and observe the safety instructions described in this manual.
Page 5 Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or exhaust systems. Altering or defeating the speed-adjusting mechanism to cause the engine to operate outside its design parameters. Problems That May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer.
Page 6 requirement. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some States / Provinces require this information to be posted on the pump. The following are EPA-approved percentages of oxygenates: ETHANOL - (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.
Page 7 Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty. Some of the parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. (1) Fuel Metering System (i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system). (ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system, if applicable.
Page 8 failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not performing required maintenance services. The replacement parts used for required maintenance services. Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the engine or equipment, etc. Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty-eligible service being performed.
Page 9: Safety Information
If other than the parts authorized by us are used for maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts authorized by us in their performance and durability.
Page 10 operating this equipment must be familiar with the risks and hazards associated with 3.1.3 NEVER touch the engine or muffler while the engine is on or immediately after it has been turned off. These areas get hot and may cause burns. 3.1.4 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by us.
Page 11: Operator Safety While Using Internal Combustion Engines
3.1.20 ALWAYS store the equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children. 3.1.21 ALWAYS close fuel valve on engines equipped with one when machine is not being operated.
Page 12 3.3.1 DO NOT attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause severe injury. 3.3.2 DO NOT operate the machine without an air cleaner. 3.3.3 DO NOT remove air cleaner cover, paper element, or precleaner while engine is running.
Page 13: Label Locations
3.4 Label Locations Graphic 1...
Page 14: Safety Labels
3.5 Safety Labels The machines use international pictorial labels where needed. These labels are described below: Label Meaning This molded-in label contains important safety and operating information. If it becomes illegible, the cover must be replaced. Refer to the Parts Book for ordering information.
Page 15: Operating Labels
Label Meaning WARNING! Hot surface! For optimal control, performance, and minimal hand/arm vibration, grasp handle as shown. Refer to Section Proper Operation for further details. CAUTION! Use only clean, filtered gasoline fuel. 3.6 Operating Labels The machines use international pictorial labels where needed. These labels are described below: Label Meaning...
Page 16 Open the choke. Turn the engine switch to "OFF". Throttle control lever: Turtle = Idle or Slow Rabbit = Full or Fast Open fuel flow valve. Pull rewind starter.
Page 17: Technical Data
4. TECHNICAL DATA 4.1 Rammer Model PDR80 Engine Model type 168F Engine Speed - full 3600 ± 100 Engine Speed - idle 1450 ± 100 Clutch Engagement 2000 ± 100 Spark Plug type (NGK) BPR6ES, F7RTC Electrode Gap mm (in) 0.6–0.7 (0.002–0.030)
Page 18: Sound Measurements
4.2 Sound Measurements Products are tested for sound pressure level in accordance with EN ISO 11204. Sound power level is tested in accordance with European Directive 2000/14/EC - Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use outdoors. the sound pressure level at operator's location (LpA) = 98 dB(A). the guaranteed sound power level (LWA) = 108 dB(A).
Page 19: Operation
5. OPERATION 5.1 Application Rammers are designed to compact loose soils and gravel to prevent settling and to provide a firm, solid base for the placement of footings, concrete slabs, foundations, and other structures. 5.2 Recommended Fuel This engine is certified to operate on automotive unleaded gasoline. Use only fresh, clean gasoline.
Page 20: To Stop
approximately one (1) minute. Failure to open the choke after the engine attempts to start may cause flooding. CAUTION: Always open choke (b2) with throttle in idle position (c3). Opening choke with throttle not in idle position (c3) may result in rammer motion. Graphic 2 5.5 To Stop See Graphic 2...
Page 21: Proper Operation
if the warning light stays on continuously, the engine will start and continue to run but the low oil shutoff switch is not functioning properly. Check the switch for proper wire connections. If the light continues to stay on, replace the switch. if the warning light does not flash quickly once, and the engine starts and continues to run, the low oil shutoff switch is not functioning properly.
Page 22: Maintenance
Graphic 4 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Daily After Every Every Every 3 Every before first 5 week or month or months or...
Page 23: Servicing Air Cleaner
Change engine oil. Replace spark plug. Clean recoil starter. Change ramming system oil.* Inspect crane lifting cable for wear, damage, or abuse. Inspect fuel filter. z Change ramming system oil after first 50 hours of operation. Note: If engine performance is poor, check, clean, and replace air filter elements as needed. 6.2 Servicing Air Cleaner See Graphic 5 The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner.
Page 24: Engine Oil
Graphic 5 6.2.5 Cleaning 6.2.5.1. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused. Paper air filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)] through the filter element from the inside.
Page 25: Lubrication
6.3.3 Remove the oil fill plug (a) and drain plug (b) to drain oil. 6.3.4 Install the drain plug (b). 6.3.5 Fill the engine crankcase with recommended oil up to the level of the plug opening (c). Do not thread in the dipstick to check the level. See Technical Data for oil quantity and type.
Page 26: Shoe Hardware
Graphic 7 Oil change: 6.4.5 Unscrew the oil drain plug (e) located below the oil sightglass. 6.4.6 Tip the rammer back until it is resting on its handle and allow oil to drain. Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a container under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off.
Page 27: Long-Term Storage
Graphic 8 6.6 Long-Term Storage 6.6.1 Drain fuel from tank. 6.6.2 Start engine and run until remaining fuel is used. 6.6.3 Remove spark plug. Pour approximately 30 ml (1 oz.) of clean SAE 10W30 engine oil into cylinder through spark plug opening. 6.6.4 Pull starter rope slowly to distribute oil in engine.
Page 28 Engine overheats. • Clean cooling fins and fan blades. Engine runs, rammer does not • Inspect clutch for damage. Replace if necessary. tamp. • Broken connecting rod or crankgear. • Low engine performance. Compression loss. Engine runs, rammer • Oil/grease on clutch. operation is erratic.