1. Insufficient Oil in the Tank
Low oil in the tank is one of the most common reasons why the plate compactor will not start. Scheppach generally recommends filling the oil up to the lowest thread of the oil filler opening. The background is that a plate compactor has a built-in oil sensor that prevents the ignition spark if the oil level is too low.
2. The Plate Compactor Must Be on a Level Surface When Starting
When you want to start the plate compactor, you should ensure that it is placed on a level surface. The reason for this is that if the compactor is tilted, the built-in oil sensor will not come into contact with enough oil. This, in turn, will prevent the ignition spark from being released by the built-in oil sensor.
? Visual description: A plate compactor is on a level surface, marked with a green checkmark (correct). Next to it, a plate compactor is tilted on an uneven surface, marked with a red cross (incorrect).
3. The Air Filter Element is Dirty
For devices that have already been in use, a dirty air filter element is one of the most common reasons why the plate compactor will no longer start. Scheppach therefore recommends checking the air filter element at regular intervals and cleaning it as needed.
? Visual description: On the left, a clean air filter element. On the right, a plate compactor operating and emitting smoke, which may indicate a problem.
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