This is a guide to greasing the vibrating assembly for your WEN 56035, 56035T, or 56035M
plate compactor. This guide is best used in conjunction with the compactor’s manual, included
as a physical copy with your unit and available on the WEN website page for the plate
compactor (link here ), by clicking “Click here to view the product manual”.
If at any point you need assistance, have questions, or want to order parts, call WEN customer
service at 1-847-429-9263, M-F, 8-5 Central Time, or email techsupport@wenproducts.com.
If replacing any parts, use only genuine replacement parts purchased from WEN Products. Use of replacement
parts not sold by WEN Products will void your warranty and could lead to decreased performance or injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tools needed 1
Removing the vibrating assembly 1
Greasing the vibrating assembly 5
Reassembly 8
TOOLS NEEDED
• 13, 17, 18, 19, 27mm sockets and ratchet
◦ Alternative: combination or adjustable
wrench(es)
• Impact wrench or breaker bar (optional)
• Large flat-head screwdriver
• Torque wrench and appropriate standard
sockets, as well as 5mm and 6mm hex-bit
sockets
• 5mm and 6mm hex wrench
• Retaining ring pliers
• Rubber mallet
• Reversible anaerobic threadlocker (e.g. blue
Loctite ®)
• NLGI #2 EP lithium-based high-temperature
grease, approximately 60 – 70 grams.
ENSURE THAT THE ENGINE IS COOL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK. FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES LISTED IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL. USE COMMON SENSE. AVOID INJURY.
REMOVING THE VIBRATING ASSEMBLY
1. Make sure the engine is shut down and fully cooled. Drain the engine oil and gasoline according to the
instructions in your owner’s manual.
2. Use a 13mm socket and ratchet (or combination wrenches) to remove the mounting bolts on both sides of the
belt cover (Figs. 1 & 2).
Fig. 1: Mounting bolt 1. Fig. 2: Mounting bolt 2.
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