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Introduction This manual provides important information to familiarize you with safe operating and maintenance procedures for your SAKAI product. Even though you may be familiar with similar equipment you must read and understand this manual before operating or servicing this unit.
SAFETY 1. GENERAL SAFETY 1-1. Understanding the Safety Symbols and Words The words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazard. When the symbols DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are displayed, become alert. Your safety or those around you may be involved. NOTICE is used to provide important information that is not hazard related.
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SAFETY • The machine is designed specifi cally for the compaction of asphalt or soil road construction materials. Use of the machine for other purposes such as towing other equipment is considered contrary to the designated use. The manufacturer cannot be responsible or held liable for any damage resulting from such use.
SAFETY • Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine. • Make sure all safety instructions and warnings on the machine are complete and perfectly legible. • Stop the machine immediately in the event of any malfunction. Report any malfunction immediately to the supervisor or other person of authority.
SAFETY 1-8. Operating • Always make sure that there are no obstructions or persons in your line of travel before starting the compactor in motion. • Use caution and be very observant when operating in close quarters and congested areas. •...
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Always clean up any spilled fuel. • Ensure safe operation, optimum performance of the machine and its warranty by using only genuine SAKAI replacement parts. • Use only the specifi ed fl uids and lubricants. Substitute only products known to be equivalent from reputable manufacturers.
SAFETY • Wait until the systems and fl uid have cooled down before disconnecting. • Never use your hands to check for leaks when inspecting a hydraulic system. Use a piece of cardboard and always wear gloves and safety glasses. •...
SPECIFICATIONS 1. SPECIFICATION DATA 1-1. PF120 1080 PF120-02001 Model SAKAI PF120 PLATE COMPACTOR Physical Machine Weight 120 kg (265 lbs.) Total Length 1,080 mm (43 in.) Total Width 400 mm (15.5 in) Total Height 995 mm (39 in) Size of Tamping Plate (L) X (W) 600 mm X 400 mm (23.5 in X 15.5 in)
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SPECIFICATIONS 1-2. PF150 1130 PF120-02002 Model SAKAI PF150 PLATE COMPACTOR Physical Machine Weight 150 kg (330 lbs.) Total Length 1,130 mm (44 in.) Total Width 500 mm (19.5 in) Total Height 995 mm (39 in) Size of Tamping Plate (L) X (W) 700 mm X 500 mm (27.5 in X 19.5 in)
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10 - 15mm new one (RPF-3330). (0.4 - 0.6 in.) Parts No. : 1487-47034-0 PF120-03001 1-4. Vibrator 1) Stop the engine and keep the compactor level. 2) Remove the fi ll-drain plug to check that the oil spills out of the plug.
Foam air fi lter element : Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly. • Clean in nonfl ammable solvent and allow to dry. Dip the fi lter Gasket element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. PF120-03003 3-002...
Remove the spark plug to clean off carbon deposit on the plug. Adjust electrode gap to between 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) and 0.8 mm (0.031 in.). Plug : BPR6ES (NGK) PF120-03004 1-7. Hydraulic Oil 1) Put the handle at vertical position to remove the oil plug. •...
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to following basic troubleshooting table if product have some problems or failures. If the problem cannot be remedied, contact to Sakai authorized dealer or Sakai service department. Cause Action Symptom Engine will not start or No fuel in tank.
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1. GUIDE FOR USE OF PARTS CATALOGUE 1. Quote the following when placing an order for parts. (1) Vehicle model Chassis number (2) Chassis number Model PF120 ☞ VPF8-00000 PF150 ☞ VPF7-00000 (3) Part number Chassis number (4) Part name (5) Quantity of required parts.
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PARTS CATALOGUE 2. FRAME (PF120) See 4. Vibrator 0488-47801-0-10006-A 4-002...
VIBRATOR 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY • When removing, installing, disassembling or reassembling the unit, observe the general precautions described below. 1) Precautions for removal work • Coolant that contains antifreeze should be treated as a chemical, and must not be drained carelessly on the ground.
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VIBRATOR 2. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VIBRATOR 2-1. Removal of Vibrator 5-002...
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VIBRATOR Part name and number in order of its removal Q’ty Remarks 1 : Safety cover Remove the four M6 × 12 bolts (2). 3 : Safety guard Remove the two M12 × 25 bolts (22) and the two M12 × 30 bolts (4). 12 : Belt cover Remove the four M8 ×...
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Recoil starter consistent with the part numbers of the vibrator shown on page 5-002. 1) Remove the four bolts and recoil starter. Bolt PF120-05002 2) Hold down the crankshaft bolt. Crankshaft bolt PF120-05003 3) Rotate the M8 35 centrifugal clutch mounting bolt (10) in ×...
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4) Use the puller to remove the centrifugal clutch (14). C AU TI O N Puller Be careful not to damage the thread groove of the crankshaft. PF120-05005 2-1-2. Removal of Pulley 1) Remove the M10 20 pulley mounting bolt. ×...
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VIBRATOR 2-2. Installation of Vibrator Install the vibrator assembly in the reverse order in which it was removed. (NOTICE) • When installing the vibrator assembly (18), apply liquid packing to the vibrator mounting surface. • Apply a thread locking agent to the vibrator mounting bolt (19). •...
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VIBRATOR 3. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF VIBRATOR 3-1. Disassembly of Vibrator 5-007...
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VIBRATOR Remarks Part name and number in order of its removal Q’ty Remove the six M8 × 35 bolts (11). 12 : Cover CAUTION Be careful not to damage the surface of joint parts and oil seal. Remove the two M8 × 30 bolts (6) and the weight (5) on the fi xed side shaft.
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1) After removing the weight on the variable side shaft, tap the pin (14) out of the gear. C AUT I O N Be careful not to damage the gear. PF120-05009 3-1-2. Removal of Gear • The lead line numbers shown in the illustration below are consistent with the part numbers of the vibrator shown on page 5-007.
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• Repeat this until air no longer comes out of the cylinder. • After bleeding the air out, insert the plug. PF120-05012 3-2-2. Weight Phase Focusing 1) Apply a thread locking agent to the bolts (6) • Install both of the weights (5).
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2) Install the gear (9) on the variable weight side shaft. • Turn the gear (9) to install the pin as close as possible to the cylinder side. PF120-05014 3) Level off the weight on the variable side. • Rotate the shaft on the fi xed weight side...
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VIBRATOR 5) Install the retaining ring (8). After installing the retaining ring, turn the gear on the variable weight side and check to see whether or not the pin (14) and gear (13) move smoothly. PF120-05017 5-012...