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3. OPERATION
3.2 HANDLE ASSEMBLY
3.2.1 Models: S-20, S-20A
Compactors are shipped assembled and ready for
operation with handle mounted.
3.2.2 Models: S-28A, S-38A, S-52 & S-66
Compactors are shipped assembled and ready for
operation with the exception of attaching the guide
handle. To attach the handle to the vibration
isolators, straddle the engine with the handle and
secure the handle mounting plate (plate on end of
handle) to the isolators with two 1/2 X 13 X 3/4
hex head bolts and two 1/2" washers on each side.
The hardware is packed with the machine.
For illustrations, see the appropriate model's
assembly drawing.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING BEFORE DOING ANY WORK.
3.2.3 Model: S-52T
On S-52T, attach handle to the deck weldment and
secure through top hole with a hex head cap
screw, flat washer and bushing on each side.
3.3 BEFORE STARTING
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE. ENGINE
WARRANTY IS VOID IF RUN WITHOUT
OIL. IF OIL IS REQUIRED, USE SAE
30 IF AIR TEMPERATURE IS OVER 40
DEG. F (4 DEG. C) AND SAE 5W-40 IF
BELOW 40 DEG. F (4 DEG. C).
FILL FUEL TANK WITH CLEAN
UNLEADED GASOLINE FROM A SAFETY
CAN. NEVER FILL TANK WITH ENGINE
RUNNING. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH
GASOLINE.
WARNING
WARNING
CHECK ALL HARDWARE FOR
TIGHTNESS. TIGHTEN IF FOUND LOOSE.
FOLLOW TORQUE CHART.
3.4 WATER SYSTEM
On models S-20A, S-28A and S-38A, a water
system is provided for wetting the bottom
surface of the compactor to prevent asphalt
from sticking when compacting asphalt. The
water tank capacity for the S-20A is 3.25 quarts
and for the S-28A and S-38A, 6 quarts. After the
bottom plate has warmed up from the asphalt and/
or from the oil inside the eccentric housing (these
plates have self-heating bases), water is less
important.
There is a valve with a strainer located at the
bottom of the water tank. The rate of flow can be
controlled by it. The water is distributed by the
sprinkler tube at the front edge of the compactor.
If the holes in the sprinkler tube ever get plugged,
they can be easily cleaned by blowing air through
it or removing the sprinkler tube and cleaning out
the holes with a thin object such as a paper clip.
3.5 TO START
NEVER RUN MACHINE WITH OPTIONAL
WHEELS ATTACHED.
Apply choke, set throttle, then pull starter once or
twice. Open choke slightly to prevent flooding and
repeat pulls as necessary. When engine starts,
make sure choke is open or in run position and
set throttle on idle to let engine idle one or two
minutes to warm. Push throttle to set unit in
motion.
Engine governor will control engine for optimum
speed. Be sure control is used either all the way
on or all the way off, as intermediate position may
interfere with the governor and burn out the
clutch.
WARNING
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