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The Altrad Belle 'RPC' range of Reversible Plate Compactors are designed to give many years of trouble free operation. It is, however,
important that the simple regular maintenance listed in this section is carried out. It is recommended that an approved Altrad Belle
dealer carries out all major maintenance and repairs. Always use genuine Altrad Belle replacement parts, the use of spurious parts may
void your warranty.
Before any maintenance is carried out on the machine, switch off the engine. If working on a diesel engine, make sure that the stop
switch is in the stop position.
Always set the compactor on level ground to ensure any uid levels will be correctly read. Only use recommended oils (see chart on
following page).
Running In Period
When the compactor is rst used from new, the engine oil must be changed after the initial running in period (see engine manufactur-
er's manual for full detail). The belt tension should be checked after 4 hours use.
Drive Belt
Remove the belt guard then check the belt tension by placing light nger pressure on the top of the belt, as near central between the
engine drive and gearbox pulley. The belt should de ect by approx. 10 to 15mm. If the belt tension requires adjustment, loosen the
setscrew on the Belt Tensioning device and slide to the right. Once set, retighten the setscrew and check belt tension a secong time.
Finally, replace the belt guard ensuring it is correctly and securely tted.
Routine Maintenance
Engine Oil
Air Filter
Spark Plug
Drive Belt
Oil / Fuel Type & Quantity - Spark Plug Type
Petrol Honda GX270
Diesel Hatz 1B30
Oil Type & Quantity
Component
Gearbox
Hydraulic Control
CAUTION
Bleeding the Hydraulic System
1. Ensure the machine is in a stationary position, and situated on level ground.
2. Remove the ller cap, and ll the control pump head with oil. Stop once you have reached the maximum level indicator, which is
within the head.
3. Slowly pump the control handle from the 'Forward Motion' position, to the 'Reverse Motion' position, until the oil level drops.
4. Re- ll the control pump head upto the maximum level. Continue to pump the handle until resistence is felt, and the handle locks
in the 'Reverse Motion' position.
5. Again, re- ll the control pump head upto the maximum level.
6. Re- t the Filler Bung, and test the machine.
Service & Maintenance
Check Level
Change
Check Condition / Clean
Change
Tension
Quantity
Oil Type
S.A.E. 10W 30
S.A.E. 10W 30
Oil Type
S.A.E. 75W 90
Shell Tellus 32
Fuchs Renolin MR520
WHILST RUNNING THIS MACHINE DURING THIS PROCEDURE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO PUT THE
MACHINE ONTO A RUBBER MAT OR EQUIVALENT TO ABSORB SOME OF THE VIBRATION.
Every 8
First Month /
50 Hours
Hours
Replace when necessary / Every 12 months
Fuel Type
(Litre)
0.6
Unleaded
Diesel
0.9
(BS2869)
12
150
250
Hours
Hours
Capacity
Spark Plug
(Litre)
Type
BM6ES or
3.6
BPR6ES
Refer to
N/A
Manual
Honda GX270
(Litres)
1.2
0.2
0.2
500
Hours
Electrode
Gap (mm)
0.6 - 0.7
N/A
Hatz 1B30
(Litres)
1.2
0.2
0.2