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- Page 1 Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.4 Spark Plug 4.5 Engine Oil 4.6 Air Filter 4.7 Cleaning the Air Filter Cup 4.8 Carburetor Adjustment 4.9 Hydraulic Oil 4.10 Tightening the V-Belt 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 6. STORAGE 6.1 Storage Tips 7. COMPACTION TIPS 8. TOMAHAWK CATALOG & COUPON... - Page 3 Register Your Equipment Thank you for purchasing TOMAHAWK equipment! Your product is covered by the TOMAHAWK Warranty policy, but in order to activate your warranty, we need you to register your product. In addition to activating your equipment warranty, product registration will grant you access to important product updates, streamlined customer service and more.
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Page 4: Safety Information
Tomahawk Power. The information contained in this manual is based on equipment’s production at the time of publication. Tomahawk Power reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice. -
Page 5: Laws Pertaining To Spark Arresters
1.2.2 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. 1.2.3 NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Tomahawk Power. Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result. -
Page 6: Safety While Using Combustion Engines
1.2.9 ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order. DO NOT modify or remove safety devices. DO NOT operate machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative. 1.2.10 ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in Operator's Manual before attempting to operate equipment. -
Page 7: Product Details
2. PRODUCT DETAILS 2.1 Compactor Description Powered by a 6.5HP Honda Engine, the TPC170H reverse plate compactor is perfect for retaining walls, trenchwork, and more. Designed with a 28 in. x 24 in. plate. Operating at 7000 lbs/ft, the TPC170H compacts cohesive and granular soils up to 20 inches! 2.2 Specifications... -
Page 8: Compactor Components
2.3 Compactor Components... - Page 9 2” on either side of the plate 14. Tachometer (Optional): Enhance your plate compactor experience with the optional tachometer, providing real-time RPM readings for precise control and performance monitoring. Call the Tomahawk Support Team at (866) 577-4476 for more information.
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Page 10: Understanding The Control Lever
2.4 Understanding The Control Lever The direction control handles allows the machine to be moved either backward or forward. When the direction control lever is pushed forward, the machine moves forward. When pulled backward, the machine moves backward. 2.5 Connecting the Extension Plates The extension plates add an additional 2”... -
Page 11: Operation
3. OPERATION 3.1 Recommended Fuel The engine requires regular grade unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. Use only fresh, clean gasoline. Gasoline containing water or dirt will damage fuel system. Consult engine owner's manual for complete fuel specifications. 3.2 Before Starting Read and understand safety and operating instructions at beginning of this manual. -
Page 12: Application
3.5 Application This plate is designed for compacting patchwork on asphalt, cohesive soils, granular soils, sticky soils (clay or slit), gravel, sand, or mixed soils. It is designed to specifically maeuver narrow, cramped spaces, the TPC100H compacts cohesive and granualr soils up to 15 inches, while its self-cleaning, open base plate minimizes rock and dirt build up. -
Page 13: Periodic Maintenance
4.3.1 Remove the plug on the exciter box. 4.3.2 Check that the oil level reaches the bottom thread on the oil plug hole. 4.3.3 Top off the oil as necessary. Tomahawk recommends Shell Tellus Oil #32 or equivalent oil. 4.3.4 Return the plug and fasten it tightly. -
Page 14: Spark Plug
4.4 Spark Plug (Fig. 5) Clean or replace the spark plug as needed to ensure proper operation. Refer to the engine owner's manual. The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Do not touch the muffler while it is hot. NOTE: Refer to the Technical Data for the recommended spark plug type and the electrode gap setting (page 6). -
Page 15: Air Filter
4.6 Air Filter (Fig. 7) NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for cleaning the air filter. A fire or explosion could result. WARNING NEVER run engine without air filter: Severe engine damage will occur and a fire or explosion could result. -
Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
Fig. 8 4.8 Carburetor Adjustment (Fig. 9) 4.8.1 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature. 4.8.2 Set the pilot screw (a) 2 turns out. See Note. 4.8.3 With the engine idling, turn the pilot screw (a) in or out to the setting that produces the highest rpm. -
Page 17: Hydraulic Oil
4.9 Hydraulic Oil 4.9.1 To refill or replace the hydraulic oil, start with the handle in vertical position, remove the plug cap with a 17mm wrench at the top. 4.9.2 Drain the hydraulic oil. 4.9.3 Once the oil has been drained, add 300cc of hydraulic oil. 4.9.4 Remove the air releasing plug from the vibrator cylinder. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
5. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem / Symptom Reason / Remedy A) Engine throttle control is not completely open. B) Throttle control is not adjusted correctly. C) Ground is too wet, plate sticking. Allow soil to dry before compacting. D) Drive belt is loose or worn, slipping on pulleys. Adjust Plate does not develop full speed, or replace belt. -
Page 19: Compaction Tips
7. COMPACTION TIPS 7.1 Soil Drop Test: Soil preparedness refers to the “wetness” of the dirt or soil. Soil needs to be 50% dry and 50% wet, before starting compaction. A simple “hand test” can determine this. Pick up a handful of soil with your hand and squeeze the dirt. Observe whether the soil is powdery or if it breaks apart when dropped. - Page 20 7.4 Compaction Terms 7.4.1 Cohesive Soils: Clays and mixes have a particular particle size of less than .003” or .002” and are typically classified as cohesive soils. This type of soil is primarily used for retaining pond beds and mound fills. These soils are dense due to the strongly bound molecular attraction.
- Page 21 7.4.4 Static Force: Found in the deadweight of machines, static force applies pressure downward on soil surfaces. As a result, soil particles compress in the topsoil layer. 7.4.5 Vibratory Force: This force is engine-driven, creating a downward force, in addition to the machine's static weight.
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Page 22: Tomahawk Catalog & Coupon
3 Year Engine Warranty & 1 Year Product Warranty 3 Year Engine Warranty & 1 Year Product Warranty HAVE QUESTIONS? HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact us. We’re here to help! Contact us. We’re here to help! Email us at sales@tomahawk-power.com Email us at sales@tomahawk-power.com... - Page 23 1 Year Product Warranty 3 Year Engine Warranty & 1 Year Product Warranty 1 Year Product Warranty * All coupons in this manual are valid only for orders placed on www.tomahawk-power.com, unless otherwise noted. Coupon codes ASSEMBLED IN THE ASSEMBLED IN THE may only be used once per customer and may not be combined with any other offer.
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