Scheppach HP1400s Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 40

Maintaining your plate compactor ensures a long ser-
vice life for the machine and its components.
• Check the general condition of the plate compactor
and check for loose screws, misalignment and jam-
ming of moving parts, broken or worn parts and oth-
er issues that could impair function of the machine.
• Use a high quality light machine oil to lubricate the
moving parts.
• Clean the underside of the plate compactor as soon
as particles of compacted soil get stuck. The ma-
chine will not work well if the underside is not smooth
and clean.
• Re-attach the spark plug cable after cleaning and
maintenance work.
12.2 Checking and replacing the V-belts
Remove the belt cover (19) to gain access to the V-belt
(19b). Never use the plate compactor without the belt
cover (19). If the belt cover (19) is not in place, it is pos-
sible that your hand will be caught between the V-belt
and the clutch, causing you serious injury.
12.2.1 Tensioning the V-belts (Fig. 7, 8, 9)
The V-belt (19b) must be in good condition to ensure
optimum power transmission from the engine to the ec-
centric shaft. Check the condition of the V-belts (19b).
1. Switch the engine off and let it cool down.
2. Remove the belt cover (19) to gain access to the
V-belt (19b). To do this, loosen the 2 screws on
the belt cover (19a) with an open-ended 13 mm
spanner.
3. Now check the belt tension (thumb pressure). If
the V-belt (19b) gives more than 10-15 mm (thumb
pressure), you must retighten it.
4. To do this, slightly loosen the four engine mounting
screws (19d) on the engine and push the engine
forward towards the housing of the eccentric vibra-
tion unit (9).
5. Tighten the V-belt (19b) using the adjusting nut
(19c) if the V-belt (19b) gives more than 10-15 mm
(thumb pressure). To do this, turn the adjusting nut
(19c) clockwise. Make sure that the engine and
pulley remain at a right angle.
6. After tensioning, retighten the four engine mount-
ing screws (19d).
7. Replace the belt cover (19) and tighten the 2
screws on the belt cover (19a) with an open-ended
13 mm spanner.
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12.2.2 Replacing the V-belts (Fig. 7, 8, 9)
If the V-belt (19b) is torn, worn out or smooth, it must
be replaced.
1. Switch the engine off and let it cool down.
2. Remove the belt cover (19) to gain access to the
V-belt (19b). To do this, loosen the 2 screws on
the belt cover (19a) with an open-ended 13 mm
spanner.
3. Then slightly loosen the four engine mounting
screws (19d) on the engine.
4. To release the pre-tension of the belt, undo the ad-
justing nut (19c) by turning it anti-clockwise.
5. Push the engine towards the housing of the eccen-
tric vibration unit (9).
6. Pull the worn V-belts (19b) off the pulleys and pull
two new V-belts into place correctly.
7. Tighten the V-belt (19b) using the adjusting nut
(19c) if the V-belt (19b) gives more than 10-15 mm
(thumb pressure). To do this, turn the adjusting nut
(19c) clockwise. Make sure that the engine and
pulley remain at a right angle.
8. After tensioning, retighten the four engine mount-
ing screws (19d).
9. Replace the belt cover (19) and tighten the 2
screws on the belt cover (19a) with an open-ended
13 mm spanner.
m ATTENTION!
When you remove or attach the V-belt (19b), make sure
that your fingers do not get caught between the belt
and the pulley.
NOTE!
Product damage
Using the product without or with too little engine and
gearbox oil can result in engine damage.
- Fill with petrol and oil before commissioning. The
product is supplied without engine and gearbox oil.
NOTE!
Environmental damage!
Spilled oil can pollute the environment permanently.
The liquid is highly toxic and can quickly lead to water
pollution.
- Fill/empty oil only on level, paved surfaces.
- Use a filling nozzle or funnel.
- Collect drained oil in a suitable container.
- Wipe up spilled oil carefully immediately and dis-
pose of the cloth according to local regulations.
- Dispose of oil as per local regulations.
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