Start-Up - Scheppach Hp1400S Originalbetriebsanleitung

Check before operation
• Check all sides of the engine for oil or fuel leaks.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the fuel level – the tank should be at least
half-full.
• Check the condition of the air filter.
• Check the condition of the fuel lines.
• Look for signs of damage.
• Check that all protective covers are in place and all
screws, nuts and bolts are tightened.
9.1 Filling up with engine oil (Fig. 13)
m Attention!
The plate compactor is delivered without engine oil.
Therefore, ensure that you add oil before starting it
up. Use multigrade oil (SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (de-
pending on the operating temperature)) for this.
Check the oil level regularly before commissioning. An
oil level that is too low can damage the engine.
1. Place the plate compactor on a level, even surface.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick (14).
3. Fill the tank with engine oil using a funnel (not in-
cluded in scope of delivery). Note the max. filling
capacity of 600 ml. Carefully fill the oil up to the
lower edge of the filling port.
4. Wipe the oil dipstick (14) with a clean, lint-free cloth.
5. Re-insert the oil dipstick (14) and check the oil lev-
el without screwing the dipstick tight again.
6. The oil level must be within the middle mark on
the oil dipstick.
7. If the oil level is too low, add the recommended
amount of oil (max. 600 ml).
8. Then screw the oil dipstick (14) in again.
9.2 Filling up with petrol (Fig. 15)
m Attention!
The plate compactor is delivered without petrol. It
is therefore essential to fill with petrol before com-
missioning. Use Super E5 / E10 petrol for this.
1. Clean the area surrounding the filling area. Impuri-
ties in the tank lead to operational faults.
2. Carefully open the tank cover (5) so that any pos-
sible overpressure can be relieved.
3. Fill the tank with petrol (Super E5 / E10) using a
funnel (not included in scope of delivery). Note the
max. filling capacity of 3.6 litres. Carefully fill the
petrol up to the lower edge of the filling nozzle.
4. Close the tank cover (5) again. Ensure that the fu-
el cap is tightly sealed.
5. Clean the fuel cap and the surroundings.
6. Check the tank and fuel lines for leaks.
7. Move at least three meters away from the refuel-
ling area before starting the engine.
• Do not use petrol that has already been used or that
is contaminated. Do not allow dirt or water to enter
the fuel tank.

10. Start-up

10.1 Starting the engine (Fig. 10 + 11)
ON/OFF switch (23)
The ON/OFF switch (23) activates and deactivates the
ignition system. The ON/OFF switch (23) must be in the
ON position for the engine to run.
The engine stops when the ON/OFF switch (23) is
moved to the OFF position.
Throttle (2)
The throttle (2) controls the speed of the machine. If the
lever is moved in the directions shown, the engine runs
faster or slower.
Fast / working position =
Slow / Idle =
Note: The throttle (2) must independently remain in
the set position. If the throttle (2) no longer latches
and moves out of the set position independently, the
clamping screw must be tightened onto the throttle (2)
by turning it clockwise.
Choke lever (16) (Fig. 10)
• Cold engine / choke open:
• Cold engine / choke open:
Note: The closed position of the choke lever enriches
the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine.
The open position provides the correct fuel mixture
for normal operation after starting and for restarting a
warm engine.
Fuel valve (15) (Fig. 10)
• Open fuel valve:
• Fuel valve closed:
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