Toro FP-2200 User manual

FormNo.3429-692RevA
FP-2200,FP-3000,andFP-4000
ForwardPlateCompactors
ModelNo.68025—SerialNo.404320000andUp
ModelNo.68026—SerialNo.404320000andUp
ModelNo.68027—SerialNo.404320000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3429-692*A

Thisengineisnotequippedwithasparkarrester
mufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResource
CodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtocompactawidearrayof
soilsubstances,includingclay,silt,gravel,sand,and
loam.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
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recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices....................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................6
InstallingtheHandle...........................................6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................6
CheckingtheEccentric-OilLevel........................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Operation..................................................................7
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................7
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine......................8
AddingFuel........................................................8
CompactingAsphalt.........................................10
StartingtheEngine............................................11
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
OperatingtheCompactor.................................12
TransportingtheMachine.................................12
Maintenance...........................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........13
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................13
EngineMaintenance.........................................13
BeltMaintenance..............................................18
Storage...................................................................20
Troubleshooting......................................................21
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofcausingseriousinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorless,deadlypoisonwhichislethalif
inhaled.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformation,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringpeopleordamage
toproperty.
Preparation
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,eye
protection,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
theareabeforeuse.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Theyare
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and
othersourcesofignition.
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–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
wherethereisanopename,spark,orpilot
light,suchasonawaterheaterorother
appliance.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine;avoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.
•Checkthattheshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorly
ventilatedarea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Stoponlevelground,setthethrottletoslow,and
shutofftheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreason.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Stop
themachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Keepyourfeetclearoftheplatecompactor.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom
operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservice.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
themachinenearanopename.
•Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,setthe
throttletoslow,andshutofftheengine.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.
•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine
tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthesparkplugbeforemakingany
repairs.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentin
goodcondition.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrike
anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
restarting.
•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto
ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-9084
93-9084
1.Liftpoint
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal117-4979
117-4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace
decal125-4943
125-4943
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Chokinghazard—donotoperatethemachineindoors.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.5.Explosionhazard—shutofftheengineandextinguishall
amesbeforerefuelingthemachine.
3.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
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Setup
InstallingtheHandle
Secureeachsideofthehandletotheplatecompactor
frameusingabolt,atwasher,spacer,bearing,and
locknut(Figure3orFigure4).
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Figure3
Model2200
1.Locknut4.Spacer
2.Bearing5.Flatwasher
3.Handle6.Bolt
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Figure4
Model3000/4000
1.Locknut4.Spacer
2.Bearing5.Flatwasher
3.Handle6.Bolt
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilinthe
enginecrankcase;however,itmaybenecessaryto
addoil;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page
7).AddonlyenoughoiltoraisetheleveltotheFull
markonthedipstick.
CheckingtheEccentric-Oil
Level
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywitheccentricoil
intheeccentrichousing;however,itmaybenecessary
toaddoil;refertoServicingtheEccentricOil(page
17).Addonlyenoughoilsothattheoillevelisush
withtheoilplugonthesideoftheeccentrichousing.
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ProductOverview
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Figure5
1.Lifthandles5.Airlter
2.Watertank6.Handle
3.Engine7.Beltcover
4.Rollcagelifteye
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Figure6
1.Recoilstarter4.Chokelever
2.Sedimentcup5.Throttlelever
3.Fuel-shutoffvalve6.EngineOn/Offswitch
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Oilcrankcasecapacity:
•0.56L(0.59USqt)forModel68025
•0.58L(0.61USqt)forModels68026and68027
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Cleanaroundthedipsticksothatdirtcannot
fallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine
(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit
2.Dipstick5.Oil-drainbolt
3.Upperlimit
4.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.
5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothedipsticktube
withoutthreadingitintothellerneck.
6.Pullthedipstickoutandinspecttheend.
Note:Theoilshouldbelevelwiththeupper-limit
mark(Figure7).
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Important:Runningtheenginewithalow
oillevelcancauseenginedamage.Thistype
ofdamageisnotcoveredbywarranty.
Theengineisequippedwithanoilalert
systemthatwillautomaticallyshutoffthe
enginebeforetheoillevelfallsbelowthe
safelimit.
7.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlypouronlyenough
oilintothecrankcasetoraisetheleveltothe
upperlimit.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase
withoil,becausetheenginemaybe
damaged.
8.Installandsecurethedipstick.
CleaningDebrisfromthe
Machine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
WARNING
Contactwithhotpartsonthemachine
cancausesevereburns.
Waitforallpartstocoolbeforetouching
themachine.
2.Brushdirtanddebrisawayfromtheaircleaner
andengineopenings.
3.Checkthesprinklermanifold(Figure10)and
removeanydirtordebris.
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafueldispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank
orconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefuel
tankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit
(Figure8).
Note:Thecapistetheredtothefueltank.
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Figure8
4.Addunleadedfueltothefueltankuntilthelevel
isjustinsidethemeshlterbasket.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
5.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.
6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
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CompactingAsphalt
Whenusingthemachineonasphalt,thewatersystem
isusedtowetthesurfaceofthecompactortoprevent
theasphaltfromstickingtothecompactor.
AddingWaterwiththeTank
Installed
1.Removethecapfromthewatertank(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Water-tankcap3.Watertank
2.Water
2.Fillthetankwithwater(Figure9).
3.Installthecapontothewatertank(Figure9).
AddingWaterwiththeTank
Removed
1.Detachthevalvecoupler(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Shutoffvalve3.Malecoupler
2.Femalecoupler4.Sprinklermanifold
2.Removethewatertankfromtheframebypulling
upontheelastictanklatch(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Elastictanklatch
3.Fillthetankwithwater,assembleittotheframe,
andattachthecoupler.
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StartingtheEngine
1.MovetheengineswitchtotheONposition
(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Engineswitch
2.MovethefuelvalvetotheONposition(Figure
13).
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Figure13
1.Fuelvalve
3.Movethechokelevertotheleftifyouare
startingacoldengine(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Choke
4.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOW(turtle)andFAST(rabbit)positions(Figure
15).
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
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Figure15
1.Throttle
5.Pulltherecoilhandlesharplytostarttheengine.
6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
choketotheright.
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Important:Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,
movethechokeleftagainuntiltheengine
warmsup.
7.Movethethrottlelevertomaximumthrottle.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOW(turtle)
position.
2.Turntheengineswitchandfuelvalveoff.
OperatingtheCompactor
Withtheengineatfullthrottle,thecompactormoves
forwardwhilevibrating.
Graspthehandlelightlywithbothhandsandallowthe
compactortomoveforwardonitsown.Usethehandle
toguidethedirectionoftraveltoavoidobstructions.
TransportingtheMachine
Model68025weighs64kg(140lb)
Model68026weighs93kg(205lb)
Model68027weighs98kg(215lb)
Youcanusetherollcagelifteyetoliftandtransportthe
machinewithstrapsoracrane(Figure16).
Alternatively,2peoplecantransportthemachine
byliftingthecompactorusingthefrontandrearlift
handles(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Rollcagelifteye2.Lifthandles
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst25hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleandebrisfromtheaircleaner.
•Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.
Every50hours•Cleantheair-lterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Every100hours
•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthebelttension.Adjustthebelttensionifnecessary.
Every200hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Every300hours
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindusty
operatingconditions.
•Changetheeccentricoil.
Monthly•Checktheeccentric-oillevel.
Disconnectingthe
Spark-PlugWire
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceontheengine,
disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Spark-plugwire
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,
andadjustthesparkplug;replaceit
ifnecessary.
Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.
UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.03inch)
asshowninFigure18.
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Figure18
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoid
crossthreading)untilitishandtight.
7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnif
itisnew;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8
to1/4turn.
Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecome
veryhotandcandamagetheengine;
overtighteningasparkplugmaydamagethe
threadsinthecylinderhead.
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
theair-cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheair-lterelements.
Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.
Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
RemovingtheAirFilter
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout
theairlterassembly;extremeenginedamage
willoccur.
1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
3.Wipetheairltercover(Figure19)sothatitis
clean.
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Figure19
1.Wingnut(cover)5.Foamlterelement
2.Air-ltercover6.Seal(rubber)
3.Wingnut(lter)7.Carburetorbase
4.Paperlterelement
4.Removethewingnutthatsecurestheair-lter
covertothecarburetorandremovethecover
(Figure19).
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
5.Removethefoamlterelementfromthepaper
lterelement(Figure19).
6.Inspectthefoamelementfordamage.
Note:Ifthefoamlterelementisdamaged,
replaceit.Ifthefoamelementisdirty,cleanit;
refertoCleaningtheFoamFilter(page14).
7.Removethewingnutthatsecuresthepaper
lterelementtothecarburetor(Figure19).
8.Removethepaperelementandinspectthe
paperlterelementfordamageandexcessive
amountsofdirtintheelement.
Note:Replacethepaperlterelementifitis
damagedorexcessivelydirty.
Note:Nevertrytocleanthepaperelement;
onlyreplaceit.
CleaningtheFoamFilter
1.Cleanthefoamlterelementinwarmsoapy
waterandrinsetheelementincleanwater,or
cleanthefoamlterelementinanonammable
solvent.
Note:Donotusefueltocleanthefoamelement
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
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2.Allowthefoamlterelementtocompletelydry.
3.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.
Note:Iftoomuchoilisleftinthefoamelement
whentheengineisstarted,theenginewill
smoke.Excessoilinthefoamelementmayalso
restricttheairowthroughtheelementandmay
reachthepaperlterandclogit.
4.Assemblethefoamelementontothepaperlter
element(Figure19).
InstallingtheAirFilter
1.Wipecleanthedirtfromthecarburetorbaseand
theinsideofthecoverwithamoistrag(Figure
19).
Note:Donotallowdirtanddebristoenterthe
airductleadingintothecarburetor.
2.Ensurethattherubbergasketisalignedand
seatedontothemountingbaseofthecarburetor
(Figure19).
Note:Therubbergasketmightsticktothe
bottomoftheoldpaperlterelement.Remove
itfromtheoldpaperelementandinstallitonto
thecarburetor.
3.Alignthepaperlterelementwiththecarburetor
andensurethatthehold-downrodofthe
carburetorpassesthroughthetopplateofthe
lter(Figure19).
4.Securetheltertothecarburetorwiththelter
wingnutandtightenitngertight(Figure19).
5.Aligntheair-ltercoverovertheairlter
elementswiththehold-downrodofthe
carburetorpassingthroughthetopcover(Figure
19).
6.Securethecovertotheenginewiththecover
wingnutandtightenitngertight(Figure19).
CleaningtheSedimentCup
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine
andkeepheat,sparks,andameaway.
•Handlefuelonlyoutdoors.
•Wipeupspillsimmediately.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuel.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Movethefuel-shutoffvalvetotheOFFposition.
4.RemovethesedimentcupandO-ring(Figure6).
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Figure20
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve(OFF
positionshown)
3.Sedimentcup
2.O-ring
5.Washthesedimentcupinanonammable
solventanddryitthoroughly.
6.PlacetheO-ringinthefuelvalveandinstallthe
sedimentcup,tighteningitsecurely.
7.Movethefuel-shutofflevertotheOnposition.
Note:Ifanyfuelleaks,repeatthisprocedure
andreplacetheO-ring.
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ServicingtheEngineOil
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
Oilcrankcasecapacity:
•0.56L(0.59USqt)forModel68025
•0.58L(0.61USqt)forModels68026and68027
Viscosity:Seetablebelow
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Figure21
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours
Every100hours
WARNING
Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,
andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere
personalinjury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethedrainplug(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Drainplug
Note:Youmayhavetotipthecompactor
backwardstodraintheoil.
4.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,replace
theplug.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenter.
5.Removethedipstick(Figure7)andslowlypour
oilintothellerholeuntiltheoilpoursoutofthe
llerhole.
6.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.
7.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
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ServicingtheEccentricOil
Oiltype:10W30(APIserviceSJorhigher)
Oilcapacity:
•1.3L(1.4USqt)forModel68025
•3.3L(3.5USqt)forModel68026
•3.5L(3.7USqt)forModel68027
CheckingtheEccentric-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Placeadrainpanundertheoilplugandremove
theoil-plugscrewonthesideoftheeccentric
housing(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Oilplug2.Eccentric-oil-llerhole
3.Verifythattheeccentricoilislevelwiththebolt
hole.
4.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
5.Replacetheoil-plugscrew.
ChangingtheEccentricOil
ServiceInterval:Every300hours
1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoilplugand
removethellplugandtheoilplugscrew
(Figure23).
3.Tiptheplatecompactorforwardslightlyanduse
asuctionguntoremovetheoilthroughtheller
hole(Figure23).
4.Slowlypouroilintothellerholeuntiltheoil
comesouttheoilplug(Figure23).
5.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
6.Replacethellplugandtheoilplugscrew.
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BeltMaintenance
RemovingtheBeltCover
1.Removetheanged-headboltsthatsecurethe
beltcovertotheengine(Figure24orFigure25).
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Figure24
Model2200
1.Boltlocations2.Flanged-headbolt
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Figure25
Model3000/4000
1.Boltlocations2.Flanged-headbolt
2.Removethebeltcover.
CheckingtheBeltTension
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Important:Thebestbelttensionforthemachine
isthelowesttensionatwhichthebeltsdonotslip
underfullpower.
1.Layastraightedgeonthebeltandacrossthe
pulleys(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Straightedge2.Beltdeected7.6mm(0.3
inch)at1.4to2.3kg(3to
5lb)offorce
2.Withaforcegauge,pushdownonthebelt,
midwaybetweenthepulleys(Figure26).
Note:Thebeltshoulddeect7.6mm(0.3inch)
fromthestraightedgewhenpushingdownon
thebeltwith1.4to2.3kg(3to5lb)offorce
(Figure26).
Note:Ifthebelttensionistoolowortoohigh,
adjustthebelttension;refertoAdjustingtheBelt
Tension(page19).
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AdjustingtheBeltTension
1.Removethewatertank;refertoAddingWater
withtheT ankRemoved(page10).
2.Loosenthe2hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75
inches)thatsecurethefrontoftheengine
(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75inches)
3.Loosenthe2angenuts(8mm)thatsecurethe
backoftheengine(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Flangenuts(8mm)2.Belt-tensioningbolt
4.Loosenthejamnut,androtatethe
belt-tensioningboltclockwisetotension
thebelt,orrotatethebelt-tensioningbolt
counterclockwisetoloosenthetensiononthe
belt(Figure28).
5.Checkthebelttension;refertoCheckingthe
BeltT ension(page18).
6.Whenthecorrecttensionisreached,tightenthe
jamnutonthebelt-tensioningbolt.
7.Tightenthe2hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1-3/4
inches)thatsecurethefrontoftheengineto
12.5to16.4N∙m(9.2to12.1ft-lb)asshownin
Figure27.
8.Tightenthe2angenuts(8mm)thatsecurethe
backoftheengineto23to29N∙m(17to21
ft-lb)asshowninFigure28.
9.Applymedium-gradethread-lockingcompound
tothethreadsoftheanged-headboltsthatyou
removedinstep1ofRemovingtheBeltCover
(page18).
10.Alignthebeltcovertothemachineandsecure
thecoverwiththeanged-headboltsthatyou
removedinstep1ofRemovingtheBeltCover
(page18).
11.Torquetheboltsto972to1198N∙cm(86to106
in-lb).
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Storage
1.Shutofftheengineanddisconnectthe
spark-plugwirefromthesparkplug.
2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure
washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof
water,especiallyneartheengine.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page14).
4.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page16).
5.Forstorageover30days,preparetheunitas
follows:
A.Addapetroleum-basedfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
stabilizermanufacturer(1ozpergallon).
Donotuseanalcohol-basedstabilizer
(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.
B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunning
outoffuel.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnot
startagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper
localcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.
6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.
9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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