VIBCO's TP-1220 Plate Compactor Service Manual
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1. 1 2 Change engine oil 3 Check and tighten all nuts and bolts 4 If water flow through the sprinkler pipe on asphalt units fails clear pipe using carburetor cleaner 5 Check vibrator element seal for leaks Operating Notes Before starting the machine READ the engine operating manual CAREFULLY Remember to check the engine oil Make sure the belt guard is securely bolted in place The vibratory element is filled with 2 fluid ounces of SAE 90 EP gear lubricant and is sealed at the factory Note Do not overfill the element if servicing this can damage the unit extensively and may void the warranty Unlock the handle by removing the pin and lowering the handle to the desired position Reinsert the pin and the machine is ready to start After warm up move the control lever to full throttle position The motor should run at 3250 RPM maximum The clutch will automatically engage at approximately 1850 RPM and vibration will begin The unit will now begin to pull itself forward Let compactor move on its own power and guide it by the handle Uneven or sloping terrain may cause the machine to slide sideways The operator must then steer toward the rise thus causing the compactor to travel at an angle Do not add fuel while the engine is running Stop the engine and if possible allow a cooling period to prevent spilled fuel from igniting on contact with hot engine parts Before making any adjustments disconn2. ect the spark plug cable to prevent unintentional starting Make sure that the belt guard is securely bolted in place REMEMBER a careful operator is always the best insurance against accidents Sd Vibco Inc reserves the right to change and improve any parts or specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation relating to such change
3. ensity thus eliminating hollow spaces or cavities They are successfully used for sandy granular and partially cohesive materials as well as for asphalt finishing The main components of the compactors are the base plate vibratory element engine plate steering handle and a water tank on asphalt models The vibrational force and forward motion of these machines is induced by rotation of an eccentrically weighted shaft The water tank on asphalt models wets the plate and pavement surfaces appropriately to avoid the adhesion which can occur with the asphalt surface Serial Number Location Engine When ordering replacement parts from the engine distributor state the model specification and serial number Model and spec numbers for both engines are located on the flywheel cover Honda serial numbers are found on the front of the crankcase housing and the Robin serial numbers are located on the base of the engine Compactor The Vibco model and serial numbers are mounted on the front of the engine plate Furnish both numbers when corresponding with your authorized dealer Maintenance Keep your machine clean Every 10 hours or daily 1 Periodically check bolts and nuts for tightness especially in the period following initial operation 2 Check engine oil daily 3 Clear air filter periodically 4 Check and tighten element clamp screws with a torque wrench for 38 40 ft lbs Every 50 hours or weekly Check belt tension
4. pent Head Office eC Si ee Canadian Branch Viheo Inc We re The x Vibrator Guys Vibco Canada 75 Stilson Road ka F 2215 Dunwin Drive Wyomomg RI 02898 TEL 800 633 0032 FAX 401 539 2584 Mississauga Ontario L5L1X1 TEL 905 828 4191 FAX 905 828 5015 WWW VIBCO COM Operators Manual Model TP 1220 High Compaction Dirt Plate Compactor Model TPA 1220 High Compaction Asphalt Plate Compactor Engine Specs Standard Optional Honda GX 120 Robin EY 15 Four cycle gasoline air cooled Four cycle gasoline air cooled Overhead valve slant cylinder Vertical cylinder Dual element heavy duty air cleaner Heavy duty air cleaner 4 0 Horsepower 3 Kilowatts 3 5 Horsepower 2 6 Kilowatts 3250 RPM 3250 RPM Rewind starter Rewind starter Low oil alert system Low oil alert system Transistorized magneto ignition Magneto ignition Specifications Specification English Metric Weight 122 lbs 56 kg Centrifugal Force 2000 Ibs 8 9 kN Specific Centrifugal Force 11 8 psi 81 kPa Vibration Frequency 5400 VPM 90 hz Compaction Depth 10 25 4 cm Contact Dimensions 12 width x 12 length 30 5 cm x 30 5 cm Overall Width 13 33 cm Overall Length 21 68 6 cm Water Tank Capacity 5 Quarts 4 7 Liters Introduction Vibco plate type compactors are used for compacting loose layers of soil or asphalt into load bearing surfaces The vibration aligns the particles in the material being compacted in order to achieve maximum d
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