Operation; Description; Equipment List; Prior To Use - Ammann APF 1033 Mode D'emploi

3. Operation

3.1 Description

The APF 1033 is a forward moving vibratory plate that uses a
traction-oscillating system.
The engine drives the vibrator via a centrifugal clutch and V-belt
The machine is suitable for the compaction of sand, gravel (pos-
sibly coarse gravel), lean concrete, asphaltic bitumen-coated
gravel (medium and fine grained) and paving stones.
Take great care on downslopes. The machine
could slip down owing to loose material or if the
surface is slippery.
Danger
Do not use the machine on hard concrete, set as-
phaltic surfaces, highly frozen or unstable sur-
faces.

3.1.1 Equipment list

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1 Control arm
2 Engine
3 V-belt pulley with centrifugal clutch
4 Exciter
5 Base plate

3.2 Prior to use

Use personal protective equipment (in particular
hearing protectors and safety shoes). Risk of loss
of hearing!
Danger
Observe the safety conditions.
Observe the operation and maintenance instruc-
tions.
Read the Engine operating instructions. Observe
the Importants on safety, operation and mainte-
nance contained in them.
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Park the machine on level ground.
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Check
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the engine oil level
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fuel level
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screwed connections for tightness
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the condition of the engine and machine.
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Top-up missing lubricant according to the lubricant chart.
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