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CAUTION
NEVER operate the compactor in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does not
provide ample free flow of air .
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the compactor.
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the beginning
of manual.
2.
Familiarize yourself with the operating
and control elements of the machine
and the working environment. This includes obstacles in
the working area, bearing capacity of the ground and the
necessary safety provisions.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness. Loose threads
may cause damage to the machine when vibrating.
5.
Understand the geographical features and regulations of
the job site.
6.
Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust. Particularly,
the bottom of the plate, engine cooling air inlet.
Checking Engine Oil Level
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 6)
and wipe it clean.
3.
Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the
filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
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4. If the oil level is low (Figure 7), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.10 liters).
Figure 7. Engine Oil Level
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Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the hydraulic oil breather cap located at the top of the
hydraulic oil tank (Figure 8).
3.
Using a 24 mm wrench, remove the hydraulic oil filler plug.
3.
Visually inspect to determine if hydraulic oil level is low. If oil
level is low add Shell Tellus 46 hydraulic oil or equivalent
through the hand pump oil filler port.
Figure 8. Hydraulic Oil Filler Plug Removal
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