WEN 56035 Plate Compactor - Manual (Page 12)

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PLATE COMPACTOR PREPARATION
Using the plate compactor for the First Time
The following section describes steps necessary to prepare the plate compactor for use. If
after reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call
(888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly
can damage the plate compactor or shorten its life.
Step 1 - Fill Oil
The plate compactor is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before
operating the plate compactor for the first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 20
fluid oz.
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute (API) service
classifications SJ, SL, or SM. (Synthetic oils may be used.) Use the SAE viscosity grade
of oil from the following chart that matches the starting temperature anticipated before
the next oil changes.
Figure 2- Engine oil recommendations
To fill oil to the crankcase, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the plate compactor is on a level surface. Tilting the plate compactor to assist
in filling will cause oil to flow into engine areas and will cause damage. Keep plate
compactor level!
2. Remove the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine as shown in figure 3.
3. Using a funnel, add the appropriate type and amount of oil into the crankcase. The
crankcase is full when the oil level has reached the second thread from the lip of the
opening (see figure 4).
4. Check for oil leaks. Reinstall oil filler cap before starting engine.