Maintenance
The Belle Group PCX 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 Group dealer carries out all major maintenance and repairs. Always use genuine Belle
Group 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 petrol engined machine, disconnect
the HT lead from the sparkplug. 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 fl uid levels will be correctly read. Only use recommended oils (see chart below).
Running In Period
When the compactor is fi rst used from new, the engine oil must be changed after the initial running in period (see engine manual for
full detail). The vibrator shaft case oil must be replaced after the fi rst 100 hours use, then after every 500 working hours. For detail on
vibrator shaft case oil replacement, see 'Vibrator unit'. The belt tension should be checked after 4 hours use.
Drive Belt
Remove the belt guard then check the belt tension by placing light fi nger pressure on the top of the belt, as near central between the
engine drive and vibrator pulley. The belt should defl ect by between 5mm and 10mm. If the belt tension requires adjustment, loosen
the four engine mount bolts enough to allow the engine to be moved. Once set, retighten the engine mount bolts and check the belt
tension a second time. If the Belt remains loose, replace the Belt. Finally, replace the belt guard ensuring it is correctly and securely
fi tted.
Routine Maintenance
Engine Oil
Air Filter
Spark Plug
Drive Belt
Oil / Fuel Type & Quantity - Spark Plug Type
Gasoline Honda GX120
Gasoline Honda GX160
Gasoline Robin EX13
Gasoline Robin EX17
Diesel Hatz 1B20-6
Vibrator
Check Level
Change
Check Condition/Clean
Change
Tension
Oil type
Quantity
(Gals)
S.A.E. 10W 30
S.A.E. 10W 30
S.A.E. 10W 30
S.A.E. 10W 30
S.A.E. 10W 30
Turbine Oil 32
Vibrator Unit.
Remove the plug complete with seal, check that the oil level reaches the bottom thread on the oil
plug hole. Top up as necessary with the correct oil (see chart).
Servicing
First 4
hours
Replace when necessary / Every 12 months
Fuel Type
0.15
Unleaded
0.15
Unleaded
0.15
Unleaded
0.3
Unleaded
0.23
Diesel
(BS2869)
0.1
N/A
25
First month / 3 Months
20Hours
50 Hours
Capacity
Spark Plug
(Gals)
Type
0.66
BM6ES or
BPR6ES
0.95
BM6ES or
BPR6ES
0.71
NGK BR-6HS
0.95
NGK BR-6HS
Refer to
N/A
Manual
N/A
N/A
6 months
100 Hours
Electrode
Gap (mm)
0.7 - 0.8
0.6 - 0.7
N/A
N/A