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BCX650 Plate Compactor User Manual [Revision 1.0 June 2017] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or...
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BCX650 Plate Compactor General Fuel Safety General Service Information Product Use and Care • • Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely Have the equipment serviced or Always stop the engine when you stop flammable – keep clear of repaired at authorized service centres...
BCX650 Plate Compactor Engine and Machine Components Name Name Engine ON / OFF Switch Exhaust Throttle Control Air Filter Assembly (air filter inside) Choke Lever Spark Plug (not visible) Starter Cord Handle Fuel Tank Exciter Housing Fuel Tap Exciter Drive Belt Cover...
BCX650 Plate Compactor Assembly Some parts, such as the throttle control, have the necessary fasteners pre-assembled – these will need to be removed during the assembly process. • Suitable tools (not supplied) are required for assembly. 1. Take all parts out of the carton and place them on a firm, flat surface. Remove all packing materials.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Plate Compactor Pad (Optional) The plate compactor pad can be used for compacting concrete paving slabs and stones. It provides a slight cushioning effect to the compactor that may assist in reducing scratching / cracking or chipping of pavers. To attach it: 1.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Before Use Checklist Ensure that you carry out all procedures below before starting the engine or operating the equipment. All procedures described are generic in nature and slight variations between different models may exist. Failure to follow the checklist and carry out the procedures correctly may result in making the product warranty void.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Engine Starting and Compactor Operation Starting the Engine 1. FUEL – Place the fuel tap (A) in the "ON" position. 2. CHOKE – If the engine is cold, place the choke (B) in the "COLD" position. If the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high, place the choke in the "RUN"...
BCX650 Plate Compactor Temperature If the engine is being used in extremely cold or hot environments; for example, desert or snow conditions, the type of engine oil may need to be changed to suit environmental temperatures. Oil thickens as the temperature...
BCX650 Plate Compactor Maintenance Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see. NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Checking and Changing Engine Oil The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the warranty.
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BCX650 Plate Compactor To change the engine oil: 1. Place the machine on a suitable work surface that is flat and level and have a container ready to catch drained oil. 2. Clean the machine around the oil filler cap/dipstick so that no dirt or other material enters the engine when the plug or cap is removed.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Checking, Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter Operating the machine without a functional air filter may cause severe engine damage and will void any warranty. • A dirty or oil saturated air filter will restrict air flow, which can be mistaken as fuel system problems.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Spark Plug If the spark plug is damaged (cracked insulator, broken or eroded electrodes etc), replace it. • Always use spark plugs of the correct "heat range" - see Specifications. The spark plug is used to ignite the air/fuel mixture inside the engine. The spark plug has electrodes on one end and an electrical terminal on the other.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Exciter Drive Belts On new machines or after installing new belts, check the belt tension after the first 20 hours of operation. Check and adjust the belt every 50 hours thereafter. • When replacing belts, always replace both belts at the same time. • When installing or adjusting belt(s), ensure that the clutch and exciter pulleys are aligned.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Replacing Belts 1. Remove the 2 bolts (A) securing the drive belt cover (B). 2. Loosen the 4 engine mounting bolts (C) slightly (do not remove) – just enough to allow the engine to be moved. 3. Loosen the engine adjustment lock nuts (D).
BCX650 Plate Compactor Exciter Lubrication Do not overfill the exciter housing – overfilling can result in excessive temperature. • The oil should be replaced after each 200 hours of operation with Dextron III, Mercon, NUTO H-32 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Transportation and Storage Always ensure that the machine is cool enough to touch before transporting or storing. • Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition sources. • Always transport the machine with the fuel tap and engine ON/OFF switch in the “OFF”...
BCX650 Plate Compactor Troubleshooting Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see. NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run combustion engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Engine overheats. Possible Fault Action Engine oil level low Fill the crankcase with correct oil type to MAX indicator or just under. Dirty air cleaner Clean the air filter element and air filter assembly. Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop, or engine speed does not increase properly when the throttle control is adjusted.
BCX650 Plate Compactor Service and Maintenance Record Use the following tables as a record of machine servicing and maintenance. Keeping accurate records will help ensure better machine service life and may simplify fault diagnosis and any possible warranty claims. Place a tick in the required box for either clean or replace with the date, as required.
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