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If replacing any parts, use only genuine replacement parts purchased from WEN Products. Use of replacement
parts not sold by WEN Products will void your warranty and could lead to decreased performance or injury.
TOOLS NEEDED
•
13, 17, 18, 19, 27mm sockets and ratchet
◦ Alternative: combination or adjustable
wrench(es)
•
Impact wrench or breaker bar (optional)
•
Large flat-head screwdriver
•
Torque wrench and appropriate standard
sockets, as well as 5mm and 6mm hex-bit
sockets
ENSURE THAT THE ENGINE IS COOL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK. FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES LISTED IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL. USE COMMON SENSE. AVOID INJURY.
REMOVING THE VIBRATING ASSEMBLY
1. Make sure the engine is shut down and fully cooled. Drain the engine oil and gasoline according to the
instructions in your owner's manual.
2. Use a 13mm socket and ratchet (or combination wrenches) to remove the mounting bolts on both sides of the
belt cover (Figs. 1 & 2).
Fig. 1: Mounting bolt 1.
This is a guide to greasing the vibrating assembly for your WEN 56035, 56035T, or 56035M
plate compactor. This guide is best used in conjunction with the compactor's manual, included
as a physical copy with your unit and available on the WEN website page for the plate
compactor
(link here
), by clicking "Click here to view the product manual".
If at any point you need assistance, have questions, or want to order parts, call WEN customer
service at 1-847-429-9263, M-F, 8-5 Central Time, or email techsupport@wenproducts.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tools needed
Removing the vibrating assembly
1
1
5
8
•
5mm and 6mm hex wrench
•
Retaining ring pliers
•
Rubber mallet
•
Reversible anaerobic threadlocker (e.g. blue
Loctite ®)
•
NLGI #2 EP lithium-based high-temperature
grease, approximately 60 – 70 grams.
Fig. 2: Mounting bolt 2.
Date last modified: 2023/01/30
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- Page 1 1-847-429-9263, M-F, 8-5 Central Time, or email techsupport@wenproducts.com. If replacing any parts, use only genuine replacement parts purchased from WEN Products. Use of replacement parts not sold by WEN Products will void your warranty and could lead to decreased performance or injury. TABLE OF CONTENTS...
- Page 2 3. Remove the belt cover. The clutch and belt are now exposed (Fig. 3). Fig. 3: Clutch and belt. 4. With the screwdriver shaft positioned on the outside of the clutch, position the tip under the belt, and lever the belt off the clutch while turning the clutch counterclockwise (Figs.
- Page 3 5. The belt can now be removed from the lower, vibrating assembly pulley (within the plate). 6. Remove the 4 nuts and washers from both sides of the engine support plate (Fig. 6). Fig. 6: Remove these nuts and washers (2 each side). 7.
- Page 4 9. Use the 27mm socket and adjustable or combination wrench to remove the two mounting bolts and nuts from the vibrating assembly (Figs. 8 & 9). You may need a breaker bar or impact wrench to remove the nuts and bolts.
- Page 5 GREASING THE VIBRATING ASSEMBLY 11. Use the 6mm hex wrench to remove the socket-head cap screw and washers from the right side of the vibrating assembly (Figs. 11, 12). It’s a standard right-hand threaded screw (lefty-loosey). Fig. 11: Use a 6mm hex wrench to remove this screw. Fig.
- Page 6 Fig. 15: Retaining ring. Fig. 16: Retaining ring removed. Fig. 17: Eccentric block removed. 14. Use the 5mm hex wrench to remove the 3 socket-head cap screws around the bearing cover (Fig. 18 – 19). They are standard right-hand threaded screws (lefty-loosey) Fig.
- Page 7 Fig. 20: Bearing cover removed. Fig. 21: Bearing exposed. 16. Apply approximately 60 – 70 grams of high-temperature grease to the bearing. Pack it in tightly. 17. Replace the bearing cover and oil seal. Apply some reversible anaerobic threadlocker (e.g. blue Loctite ®) to the screw threads, then tighten them in a circular pattern.
- Page 8 28. Reinstall the handles and all mounting nuts and bolts. Use a socket or wrench to tighten them. 29. Make sure all fasteners are fully tightened. Start your plate compactor according to the instructions in your manual. QUESTIONS? PROBLEMS? Contact WEN Customer Service at 1-847-429-9263, M-F, 8-5 CST, or email techsupport@wenproducts.com Date last modified: 2023/01/30...
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