9Service & MaintenanceThe Belle Group ‘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 Belle Groupdealer carries out all major maintenance and repairs. Always use genuine Belle Group replacement parts, the use of spurious partsmay 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 stopswitch is in the stop position.Always set the compactor on level ground to ensure any fluid levels will be correctly read. Only use recommended oils (see chart onfollowing page).Running In PeriodWhen the compactor is first 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 BeltRemove the belt guard then check the belt tension by placing light finger pressure on the top of the belt, as near central between theengine drive and gearbox pulley. The belt should deflect by approx. 10 to 15mm. If the belt tension requires adjustment, loosen thesetscrew 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 fitted.Routine Maintenance Every 8 First month / 150 250 500hours 50Hours Hours Hours HoursEngine Oil Check Level 9Change 9 9Air Filter Check Condition/Clean 9Gearbox Oil Change 9Drive Belt Tension 9 9Replace when necessary / Every 12 monthsGBBleeding the Hydraulic System1. Ensure the machine is in a stationary position, and situated on level ground.2. Remove the filler cap, and fill the control pump head with oil. Stop once you have reached the maximum level indicator, which iswithin 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-fill the control pump head upto the maximum level. Continue to pump the handle until resistence is felt, and the handle locksin the ‘Reverse Motion’ position.5. Again, re-fill the control pump head upto the maximum level.6. Re-fit the Filler Bung, and test the machine.Oil type Quantity Fuel Type Capacity Spark Plug Electrode(Litre) (Litre) Type Gap (mm)Honda GX270 S.A.E. 15W 40 0.6 Unleaded 3.6 BM6ES or 0.6 - 0.7BPR6ESHatz 1B30 S.A.E. 15W 40 0.9 Diesel Refer to N/A N/A(BS2869) ManualOil / Fuel Type & Quantity - Spark Plug TypeComponent Oil type Honda GX270 Hatz 1B30Gearbox S.A.E. 75W-90 1.2 Litres 1.2 LitresHydraulic Control Shell Tellus 32 0.2 Litres 0.2 LitresFuchs Renolin MR520 0.2 Litres 0.2 LitresOil Type & QuantityWHILST RUNNING THIS MACHINE DURING THIS PROCEDURE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO PUT THEMACHINE ONTO A RUBBER MAT OR EQUIVALENT TO ABSORB SOME OF THE VIBRATION.CAUTION