Fairport PP46 Operation, Spare Parts And Service Manual - page 6
3. USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
When the machine is delivered from Fairport it will have no oil in the engine. Please
refer to the Engine Manufacturers Manual issued with the machine for instructions on
filling the engine with the correct type and quantity of oil.
4. ROUTING MAINTENANCE
(See Also The Engine Manufacturers Manual issued with the machine)
Daily:
Check engine oil level twice daily.
Check tightness of all fastenings after first days use, thereafter check
monthly.
Check belt tension after the first days use, thereafter check monthly.
Clean air filter daily if working in dusty conditions.
Clean base plate throroughly if compacting black-top or lean concrete.
Weekly:
Clean air filter (see “daily”).
Monthly:
Check tightness of fastenings.
Check condition and tightness of anti-vibration mounts. Poor condition
of vibration mountings can lead to a deterioration of the product
vibration levels.
Check belt tension.
5. STARING THE ENGINE
Check oil level.
Turn fuel tap on.
Put speed control lever to tick-over.
If engine is cold, close the choke (petrol engines only).
Turn engine switch to ON(1) position.
Pull the starter rope toggle lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly using quick
short pull. Do not pull rope to its full extent or allow toggle to snap back against
engine. Return gently to avoid damage.
When the engine is warm, open choke.
Position engine speed control lever to give required engine speed (usually full
speed).
Commence vibration – the compactor is self – travelling.
To stop the engine, postion the engine speed control to slow and turn the engine
switch to off(0).
Turn the fuel valve off.
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read section (1) - Safety.
NOTE: Drive between engine and vibrator is through a centrifugal clutch. Vibration
will commence as engine speed is increased.