6.8 CHANGING THE EXCITER OIL
When
Procedure
When
Procedure
Remember
VIBRATORY PLATE
The bearings in the exciter assembly are splash lubricated and rotate at very high speed. It
is important to maintain the exciter oil at the correct level and change it regularly.
Check oil level in exciter every 50 hours of operation
NOTICE: Do not run the engine without an air filter element, doing so will damage the
engine.
Follow the procedure in checking the oil level.
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Place the plate on a flat and level surface.
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Remove the drain plug (a) Oil level should be at drain plug threads. Add oil as
required.
Change exciter oil every 300 hours of operation.
Follow the procedure in changing the exciter oil.
To drain oil, remove plug (a) from end of exciter and tilt plate up.
NOTE: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a container
under the machine to collect any liquid which drains off. Dispose of this liquid in accordance
with environmental protection legislation.
Place plate on a level surface and add oil through plug opening until oil reaches the drain
plug threads. See Technical Data.
NOTICE: Never overfill. Too much oil in the exciter can reduce performance and damage
the drive belt.
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