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The LeeBoy family of companies is committed to total quality management with a strong focus on meeting customer needs. LeeBoy is also proud to be an accredited ANAB manufacturer, which is a certification process comprised of quality standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
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2024 LeeBoy 2024 LeeBoy LeeBoy reserves all copyright and other rights in this manual and its content. No part of this manual may be reproduced or used in any way without the written permission of LeeBoy, except as necessary to operate LeeBoy equipment.
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ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THOROUGHLY HEED THE you MUST read, understand and follow instructions in this manual before operating the LeeBoy LB5013 WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS Single-Direction Plate Compactor. Safety is everyone’s business and our top concern.
• Never leave a machine operating while unattended. • Do not operate this machine unless all protective • Use only accessories recommended by LeeBoy. Any guards are in place. non-approved accessories may lead to operator injury or machine damage.
Extreme heat may cause severe burns. • Do not operate this product in enclosed spaces or modify it in any way that reduces engine cooling. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
• Never operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This includes prescription drugs without your doctor’s consent. • Never operate this equipment when you are not feeling well. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
(with part numbers). Contact your authorized dealer to order a replacement safety decal kit. Safety Decal Locations Safety Decal Locations LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
Exclusion of Other Warranties/Limitation of Liability Exclusion of Other Warranties/Limitation of Liability OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED IN SECTION A. ABOVE, LEEBOY GIVES NO EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SUITABILITY, DURABILITY, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR FREEDOM FROM CLAIMS OF ANY PERSON BY WAY OF INTERFERENCE, INFRINGEMENT, OR THE LIKE.
Sales Representative: Dealership Name: Dealership Address: Dealership Phone: RECORD OF OWNERSHIP: Please complete the following information for use if when you need to contact LeeBoy for service, parts or literature. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase:_____________________________________________ NAMEPLATE The nameplate contains the model and serial numbers used to identify the components for parts or service information.
Table 2-1. Machine Dimensions ITEM SPECIFICATION Overall Length 3 ft 6 in Base Plate Length 1 ft 8 in Overall Height 2 ft 9 in Overall Width 1 ft 8 in Operating Weight 183 lbs LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
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Vibration (VPM) 5500 Travel Speed (ft/min) Drive Belt 1 x “A” Section V-Belt Centrifugal Clutch Sealed, Grease Lubricated Exciter Sealed, Oil-Bath Lubricated Exciter Oil Type SAE 30 or 10W-30 Exciter Oil Capacity 8.5 fl oz LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
Its rounded edges ensure a smooth finish on asphalt contractors. Excelling in asphalt paving applications, surfaces, with a premium shock mount system to reduce the LB5013 is well equipped for driveways, patchwork, operator hand-arm vibration. The center-mounted parking lots, or edging. Compaction is an essential step handle is easy to maneuver and can flip over to the other in asphalt construction.
Holds water for distri- bution under the plate compactor. Provides Water Tank dust control and im- proves surface finish, preventing asphalt from sticking. The baseplate vibrates under high Cast Iron Baseplate frequency to compact soil or asphalt. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
If hot asphalt touches skin, flush area immediately with cold water. DO NOT Fuel Refuel as needed. apply ice directly to the affected area Get medical attention promptly LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
Leaked or spilled fuel can ignite on hot engine parts and cause serious burns Throttle On/O Choke Fuel Valve Pull (Recoil) Starter Figure 4-1. Honda Engine Controls LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
It is better to have a lower lift and fewer passes than to try to compact too large a lift with more DO NOT leave an idling compactor passes. unattended ALWAYS turn off the compactor before walking away from it (Page 4-5) LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
• The water tank can be removed by lifting the tank off the compactor. Depending on the model, the hose clamp holding the water hose to the water distribution bar may need to be removed to fully remove the water tank. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
• ALWAYS tie down the machine using tie-down straps of adequate strength for its weight. USE MORE THAN ON STRAP FOR THIS MACHINE. • Drive slowly and carefully while transporting. Reduce speed accordingly on rough or slippery roads and when making turns. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
Repair or Follow the procedures in this section for routine and replace worn or damaged parts to prevent damage general maintenance on the LeeBoy LB5013 Single- to components Plate Compactor to keep the machine in top operating DO NOT perform maintenance while condition.
50-Hour (Initial) or Weekly 50-Hour (Initial) or Weekly engine preventive maintenance described in the Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Engine Operator’s Manual. • Perform previous routine maintenance and any other engine preventive maintenance described in the Engine Operator’s Manual. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
This also prevents filling the engine with too much lubrication oil Engine oil should be warm when checked Gas Cap Air Filter Mu er Spark Plug Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick Drain Fuel Sediment Cup Plug Figure 5-1. Gas Engine LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
4. Remove the oil fill cap. 5. Refill the engine oil with one (1) quart of oil. 6. Reinstall the filler cap. Crank engine and idle, then check oil level. Add more oil if needed. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
5. Carefully reinstall the spark plug by hand to avoid cross-threading. NOTE: Overtightening the spark plug can damage threads in the cylinder head. 6. Tighten with the spark plug wrench to compress the sealing washer. Reattach the spark plug cap to the spark plug. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
5. Using a funnel, refill the exciter cavity with 8.5 ounces of oil. Fuel Switch Drain Bolt and Gasket Sediment Cup and O-Ring Exciter Oil Bolt Figure 5-5. Empty Sediment Cup Figure 5-6. Exciter Oil Cap LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
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Dirty air filter. Inspect the air filter. Replace if necessary. Lack of exciter oil; this causes Inspect exciter oil level. If low, replace exciter bearings to swell and overload the bearings and exciter oil. engine. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
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Replace if needed. Inspect rubber shock-mounts between base- Worn or damaged main shock- plate and engine mounting plate for cracking or mounts. wear. Replace if needed. 5-10 LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor...
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Check water tank, hose, and distribution bars Clogged water system. Uneven water distribution for build up. Clean if necessary. across water distribution Open water valve more to ensure uniform dis- bar. Water valve is not fully open. tribution. LeeBoy LB5013 Single-Direction Plate Compactor 5-11...
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